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Second flag of the Kingdom in Prussia and first flag of the Kingdom of Prussia: A black eagle holding a sword and rod on a white field, a crown on top. 1801–1803: Second flag of the Kingdom of Prussia: 1803-1805 1815-1848: Third flag of the Kingdom of Prussia: The same as the previous flag, but the crown in the top of the flag is smaller.
Switzerland currently does not have a national animal, but the animal most commonly associated with Switzerland, or Alpine culture in general, is the cow. [12] However, various other animals have been used to represent the Swiss nation, such as the marmot, ibex, St. Bernard, and blackbird.
The current flag law of the Swiss Confederacy is the Wappenschutzgesetz (WSchG, SR 232.21) of 2013 (in force since 2017). [20] This law replaced the flag law of 1931 (last revised in 2008). [21] The 2013 law for the first time defines both the Swiss flag and the Swiss coat of arms based on an image, declared as authoritative in the text. [22]
All flags of the Eight Cantons are shown, but the flags of Bern and Uri omit the heraldic animal, showing only the cantonal colours. In addition, the flags of Fribourg and Solothurn appear - at the time not yet full members, these areas would join the confederacy in the aftermath of this battle. Each flag has the confederate cross attached.
Around a fifth of Swiss exports of goods currently go to the United States, customs data shows, making the country a more important market for Switzerland than Germany, China or France.
Flags of Switzerland (5 P) O. Orders, decorations, and medals of Switzerland (1 P) Pages in category "National symbols of Switzerland" The following 11 pages are in ...
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The cross on a red background alludes to both the symbols of Como in Italy and Switzerland. [9] [10] [11] 1220 Mezzovico-Vira Per pale, Dexter, a green hemp plant with a yellow bloom on a white background. Sinister, azure, a white shield (containing a red cross) attached to a gold crozier.