Adopted in 1953; The flag of the state of Bavaria is a blue-white lozengy, fixed to a minimum of 21 pieces. The angle of the lines forming the lozengy is not specified. Flags without the coat of arms are considered official for use as state and civil flag and as civil ensign. Flags with the arms are unofficial and technically illegal. Horizontal and /or vertical bi-color blue and white striped flags are more frequently displayed in Bavaria.