Switzerland Flag Meaning & Details
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- red square with a bold, equilateral white cross in the center that does not extend to the edges of the flag
- various medieval legends purport to describe the origin of the flag
- a white cross used as identification for troops of the Swiss Confederation is first attested at the Battle of Laupen (1339)
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Source: CIA - The World Factbook