Helsingfors Dagblad proposes the blue-and-white cross flag for Finland (1861)

The supplied passages do not support the specific 1863 proposal by Helsingfors Dagblad. They confirm the blue-and-white cross design was used by Nyländska Jaktklubben in Helsinki in 1861 and that Finnish national identity developed in the 19th century. The newspaper's name, political stance, and the specific proposal date are unsupported by the provided evidence.

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Background. Finland is a Nordic country where Finnish and Swedish are official languages. In the 19th century, the Finnish language gained recognition, and a strong Finnish nationalist movement grew. The blue-and-white cross flag design was first used in Finland by Nyländska Jaktklubben, a yacht club founded in Helsinki in 1861. Another flag with a blue cross was made official in 1861 for private vessels.

Design Origin. The current blue-crossed design was first used in Finland by Nyländska Jaktklubben, a yacht club founded in Helsinki in 1861. The design can be traced to the Russian Navy's ensign, which has a blue cross saltire on a white background. This design was distinct from the earlier 'Flag of Finland' presented in 1848, which featured the coat of arms.

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