Decree-Law No. 5 of 1945 stipulates the abolition of the old national flag and the establishment of a new national flag for Vietnam. The new national flag is rectangular, with a bright red background and a yellow star in the center according to specific dimensions.
Scope of application
All citizens and organizations within the country
Key points
- Citizens and organizations → must use the new national flag which is rectangular, has a bright red background with a yellow star in the center according to specific dimensions → Article II
- The Minister of Interior Affairs → shall be entrusted with enforcing this decree-law → Clause III
- The old national flag is abolished → may not be used anymore → Clause I
- The size and shape of the national flag have been specifically defined in the annex attached to this decree-law → Article II
- Colors of the national flag: bright red background, bright yellow star → Article II
🌐 Social impact of this document
- All citizens and organizations are permitted to use the new national flag which symbolizes national independence.
- Citizens and organizations must comply with regulations regarding the size and color of the national flag when using it.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When was the current National Flag of Vietnam established?
In 1945 through Decree-Law No. 5.
What are the dimensions of the National Flag of Vietnam?
Rectangular, length = a, width = 2/3a; specific measurements from the center to each protruding and recessed corner are also defined.
What are the colors of the National Flag of Vietnam?
Bright red background, bright yellow star.
Full text
DECREE-LAW
NO. 5 OF SEPTEMBER 5, 1945
THE CHAIRMAN OF THE PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Pursuant to the declaration of abdication by Emperor Bao Dai on August 24, 1945,
Pursuant to the declaration of August 28, 1945 establishing the provisional government of the democratic republic,
After deliberation and approval by the Council of Ministers,
DECREE-LAW:
Clause I: The Que Ly flag is abolished.
Clause II: The national flag of Vietnam shall be as follows:
a) Rectangular shape, with width two-thirds of the length;
b) Red background, with a golden five-pointed star in the center;
The dimensions and form are specified in the annex to this decree-law.
Clause III: The Minister of Interior Affairs is hereby authorized to implement this decree-law./.
ANNEX TO DECREE-LAW NO. 5 ON THE NATIONAL FLAG
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Dimensions:
Flag background: length = a,
width = 2/3a
Star: From the center to the tip of one convex angle = 1/5a
From the center to the tip of one concave angle = 1/10a
(Illustration attached - See original document)
Colors: Red background
Golden star
Placement of the star:
The golden five-pointed star, with convex and concave angles, is centered on the flag, one convex angle pointing straight up along line AB./.
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Vo Nguyen Giap (Signed)
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