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Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.
Proportions
1:1
Shape
Square
Colors
#D52B1E · Pantone 485 CRed is the historic colour of the Swiss Confederation, long carried as a symbol of valour and sovereignty.
#FFFFFFThe white cross on red stands for honesty, peace and the Christian heritage of the cantons.
Symbols & elements
A white cross with arms of equal length on red, used by the Old Swiss Confederacy from the fourteenth century. Switzerland and Vatican City are the only countries with square national flags, and the Red Cross emblem is this flag with its colours reversed.
Construction details
Proportions 1:1 (square). A red field bearing a white cross with equal arms, not touching the edges; each arm is one sixth longer than it is wide.
Construction sheet
How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.
Specific rules — Switzerland
Common conventions
It is one of only two square national flags, along with the Vatican's.
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