Norway Flag:
Officially adopted on July 17, 1821, the red, white and blue colors are said to be influenced by the French Tricolore (
as a symbol of liberty). Inspiration also came from the flags of both the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
Larger Norway flag 
Norway Coat of Arms:
The National Coat of Arms dates from the Middle Ages and features an upright, yellow crowned lion, holding a white and yellow axe on a red, triangle-shaped field.
It's one of the oldest in all of Europe and originated as a personal coat of arms for the royal family. After slight adjustments over time, the current version shown was approved by the King of Norway on May 20, 1992.
