Black flag Emoji
Flags
A solid black flag waving on a vertical pole. Unlike the Jolly Roger, this version is entirely void of markings or emblems, creating a stark, high-contrast visual.
Usage Context
Used to represent anarchy, rebellion, or a protest against mainstream norms. In sports, it often signals a serious penalty or the end of a race, while in general conversation, it acts as a marker for a 'red flag' warning or a somber, mourning tone. It is frequently seen alongside the 🏳️ to contrast peaceful surrender with defiance.
History
Adopted into Unicode 7.0 in 2014, the black flag was added to complete the standard set of vexillological symbols. It traces its roots to historical anarchist movements that utilized plain black banners to signal total opposition to state authority, distinct from the skull-and-crossbones designs popularized by 18th-century maritime outlaws.
Details
Glyph
🏴
Unicode
U+1F3F4
Shortcode
:emoji_u1f3f4:
HTML Entity
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Specifications
Vendor Microsoft
Category Flags
Subcategory flag
Unicode Version 6.0
Emoji Version 1.0
License MIT
Microsoft Fluent License
Emoji graphics by Microsoft. © Microsoft Corporation. Licensed under MIT. Excludes assets such as Clippy, flags, and trademarks.
Microsoft Fluent Emoji assets are licensed under the MIT License. Certain assets—such as Clippy, country flags, and Microsoft product/brand trademarks—are excluded from this license and may not be used without separate permission.
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