three equal vertical bands of Prussian blue (hoist side), chrome yellow, and vermilion red
emblem in center of flag is of a Roman eagle of dark gold (brown) outlined in black with a red beak and talons carrying a yellow cross in its beak and a green olive branch in its right talons and a yellow scepter in its left talons
on its breast is a shield divided horizontally red over blue with a stylized aurochs head, star, rose, and crescent all in black-outlined yellow
based on the color scheme of the flag of Romania - with which Moldova shares a history and culture - but Moldova's blue band is lighter
the reverse of the flag displays a mirrored image of the coat of arms
note: one of only three national flags that differ on their obverse and reverse sides - the others are Paraguay and Saudi Arabia