White: Symbolizes the white eagle from Poland's historical coat of arms (and represents peace and honesty).
Red: Symbolizes the eagle's shield (and represents courage, combativeness, and bloodshed).
The flag in this form (white and red) was officially adopted on August 1, 1919, shortly after Poland became an independent republic again following World War I.
The colors themselves had already been established by the Polish parliament in 1831.
Poland also has an official state flag.
This is the same red-and-white flag, but featuring the national coat of arms (a white eagle on a red shield) in the center of the white band.
It is primarily used by diplomatic missions and at sea.
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