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VALAIS VAUD
The modern flag of Valais is derived from The colors date from 1798 when the
that of the original republic, which had éman Republic was formed, and stand
seven stars for its component townships. or freedom. They were retained when
These were increased to 12 in 1802 and he state entered the Confederation in
retained when the state joined the 803. The motto is “Liberté et Patrie”
Confederation in 1814. “Freedom and Fatherland”).
ZUG ZÜRICH
Zug joined the Confederation in 1352 The flag in this case preceded the arms
and again in 1364, after a brief return nd dates back to the 13th century. It
to Habsburg rule. The colors of the was adopted in 1351 when Zürich
flag were originally red-white-red of oined the Confederation. However
Austria, but were altered to the blue and nce 1957 it has been compulsory to
white from the arms of the Counts of epict the flag in the same format as
Lenzburg in 1352. he shield.
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