The flag of Switzerland is a symbol of pride and honor for the country. The flag of Switzerland has a couped cross in the middle of a red square. A couped cross means a square which does not spread to all the sides of the flag. The flag is an adaptation of the Flag of the Swiss canton.
The flag of Switzerland got its official recognition on December 12, 1889. The design of the flag is many years old. The flag is a symbol of liberty, loyalty and honor. The Swiss flag and the flag of the Vatican are examples of square national flags.
There are certain terms and conditions on the use of flag
- The flag can be used on presentations, school work and brochures. The charge is
absolutely free. The ascription which should be used is Flags courtesy of www.theodora.com/flags used with permission"
- They can be used on publications and no charges have to be paid.
Christianity has left great influence on the culture of the people of Switzerland and this is relevant with the cross on the flag. In the 18th century Swiss mercenary flags had the motto "Honor et Fidelitas" depicted on them. With the passage of time the map has gained new meaning of peace, democracy, neutrality and refuge. The national flag of Switzerland is not very old. Though Switzerland gained independence and democracy in 1291 the current flag dates only from 1889.
It took many years to accept a federal flag . The flag was described as ugly and there were discussions and debates at the press.
The
flag gained its final consistency in 1815 with across on the state seal.
