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Flag Date Use Description Link to file: 1894: Cornwall County Cricket Club: 1883: Cornwall Rugby Football Union: A Saint Piran's Cross with two horizontal gold stripes in each quarter. Cornish Wrestling Association: A banner used by the Cornish Wrestling Association, based on that allegedly used by Cornish soldiers at Agincourt.
1173: Reginald de Dunstanville, 1st Earl of Cornwall, grants a charter to his 'free burgesses of Triueru' and he addresses his meetings at Truro to: "All men both Cornish and English" suggesting a continuing differentiation. Subsequently, for Launceston, Reginald's Charter continues that distinction – "To all my men, French, English and Cornish".
Saint Piran's Flag (Cornish: Baner Peran) is the flag of Cornwall. The earliest known description of the flag, referred to as the Standard of Cornwall, was written in 1838. [1] It is used by all Cornish people as a symbol of their identity. [2] The flag is attributed to Saint Piran, a 5th-century Cornish abbot.
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Saint Piran's Flag, a white cross on a black background is often seen in Cornwall. The Duchy of Cornwall shield of 15 gold bezants on a black field is also used. Because of these two symbols black, white and gold are considered colours symbolic of Cornwall. Saint Piran's Flag is the flag of Cornwall.
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