The Kingdom of Norway "Ein Königreich, ein Volk, ein Führer" (One Kingdom, One People, One Leader) --- Press Space/Click to Change Slides --- [-] Flag Design Choices [-] Declared the new official 'Flag of Norway', this flag represents the Nazi Regime's shadow and permanent impact on the nation. Towards the end of the Second World War, many Germans began to migrate to the then German-occupied Norway in hopes of avoiding Allied Forces. While the exiled Norwegian Regime re-gained control of their nation on paper, their occupiers had already rooted themselves deep into the government. Previous German Officers, members of the High Command, and others had already taken public offices legally under false identities. By 1993, Norway had already fallen back into the palm of the "destroyed" Nazi Regime. As the leadership of Norway continued to change, so did it's national symbols. The Flag of Norway was the first thing to go, with the Royal Lion of Norway, or the Riksløven, becoming a symbol of power. On the lion's head rests a crown with an Iron Cross, a predominantly German symbol. This change, though discreet, further symbolizes how the Germans had taken control of the nation, with the crown of the lion having fallen to the Nazis. Traditionally, the Royal Lion holds an axe in its hands. Now, it has been replaced with the fasces, yet another nod to their new fascist shadow government. While modern leaders claim that it represents their "strong" heritage and "justice", many recognize it for what it is: Yet another reference to Fascism. On top of this, the traditional pure white on the Nordic Cross has been tainted into a deep yellow. Here, it is yet another form of submission to the National Socialist Regime, resembling a proposed flag of Reichskommissariat Norwegen, or the German Realm of Norway. The Shadow of the Reich is still upon Norway. [-] Motto [-] "Ein Königreich, ein Volk, ein Führer" (One Kingdom, One People, One Leader) While leaders claim that this motto represents the strength of the people and it's unity, many speculate otherwise. Approved as an official government statement shorty after the Second World War, the motto received much criticism, as it was widely used in Germany during the War. However, due to the growing number of Germans migrating to Norway, as well as German Government officials, the motto has stayed, leaving many native Norwegians distraught. To the Germans, it is obvious that this motto is mocking Norway. Calling the Germans and Norwegians under "One Leader" suggests that the Nazi occupation of Norway was never lifted. Of course, in reality, it never was. --- Credits: Panzerlied - German Military Marching Song
