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Are the Swiss flag and the flag/coat of arms of Piedmont related?
Below is a picture of a flag I recently saw in a restaurant, that looked to me like the Swiss flag with a bridge drawn on it:
Through image search I discovered this was actually the coat of arms of ...
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What is this consistent symbol in the Spanish coat of arms? [closed]
I have been reading Spanish history today, and have noticed a very distinct commonality in the flags and coat of arms for various periods, but I haven't been able to find precise explanations of the ...
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What does this Swiss banner/blazon/coat of arms/flag stand for?
The blazon can be found on the Basel town hall
It depicts two war axes that are crossed. The other flags depict banners of states of Switzerland, the one to the right is Wallis.
More pictures of the ...
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Was the flag of Iceland originally fimbriated in silver?
The flag of Iceland, shown below, is described blazon as "Azure, a cross gules fimbriated argent", indicating that the fimbriation is silver. Argentum means silver in Latin.
Does this mean that ...
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What is this flag?
The following flag is worn by Princess Isabella when she meets William Wallace.
Actress Sophie Marceau as Princess Isabella in Braveheart
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Why do (almost) all countries have a flag, coat of arms, anthem, national holiday etc.?
A number of official symbols are used by virtually all modern nations. These include:
National flag1
Coat of arms
National anthem
National Day
Given that it is often difficult to get even two of the ...
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Why is the color red associated with communism?
The color red is traditionally associated with communism. You can find it in the flags of the Soviet Union and China, and the Red Star is a a common symbol in communist countries. Why is the color red ...
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Was coat of arms of Afghanistan of 1928 influenced by Soviet symbols?
This is the flag of Afghanistan with a coat of arms as of 1928:
As you can see, it includes a wheat wreath, red star and the sun, all elements typical for Soviet-style coats of arms. Yet the state ...
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