The iconic Swiss Flag has a controversial history as many lineages claim to father its history. But the white cross on red dates back 1291. Ironically for a country known for peace and neutrality, this flag was made the official Army flag in 1840. That design remains today. It is the only square flag of a sovereign nation.
To learn more about the storied history of the Swiss Flag visit http://flagspot.net/flags/ch.html.
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