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Switzerland: Canton flags

OBWALDEN SANKT GALLEN

The red and white flag was used in The emblems of Sankt Gallen—an ax
Obwalden from the 13th century and it nd a fasces—were adopted in 1803
was adopted when the separate canton was when the canton was formed under
formed in 1815. Further to this, a key was rench influence. They are both
added in 1816. ymbols of republicanism.

SCHAFFHAUSEN SCHWYZ

The emblem has been in use since the chwyz was one of the first three
14th century. It depicts a ram (the “sheep” antons, and the one from which the
of the town’s name) on a yellow field. ountry takes its name. Its arms
The flag’s existence was first recorded as xisted before the Confederation was
early as 1386. ormed in 1291.

SOLOTHURN THURGAU

The coat of arms dates back to 1394 and has The flag of Thurgau, adopted in
colors derived from those of the 803, depicts two gold lions
Confederation. The flag was originally red rranged diagonally. They are taken
with a white cross, but was simplified into rom the coat of arms which dates
its current form. rom medieval times.

TICINO URI

The colors of Ticino’s flag may be The emblem is an auroch’s head
derived from the French Tricolore, or linked to the canton’s name). It
from the main colors of the arms of the ates from the 13th century, but the
united townships. ose-ring was added later.

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