Coat of arms of Switzerland
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The coat of arms of Switzerland
shows the same white Greek cross as the flag of Switzerland
, but on a red shield. The appearance of the coat of arms or shield varies greatly, but the federal resolution of 12 December 1889 on the coat of arms decrees that the four arms have equal lengths, in a ratio to their width of , and includes a drawing of the coat of arms.
Like the Swiss flag, the coat of arms is used on many items, such as Swiss franc
s, Swiss car number plates, and Swiss-branded exports such as Swiss Army knives
.
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
shows the same white Greek cross as the flag of Switzerland
Flag of Switzerland
The flag of Switzerland consists of a red flag with a white cross in the centre. It is one of only two square sovereign-state flags, the other being the flag of the Vatican City...
, but on a red shield. The appearance of the coat of arms or shield varies greatly, but the federal resolution of 12 December 1889 on the coat of arms decrees that the four arms have equal lengths, in a ratio to their width of , and includes a drawing of the coat of arms.
Like the Swiss flag, the coat of arms is used on many items, such as Swiss franc
Swiss franc
The franc is the currency and legal tender of Switzerland and Liechtenstein; it is also legal tender in the Italian exclave Campione d'Italia. Although not formally legal tender in the German exclave Büsingen , it is in wide daily use there...
s, Swiss car number plates, and Swiss-branded exports such as Swiss Army knives
Swiss Army knife
The Swiss Army knife is a brand of pocket knife or multi-tool manufactured by Victorinox AG and Wenger SA. The term "Swiss Army knife" was coined by US soldiers after World War II due to the difficulty they had in pronouncing the German name....
.
See also
- Flag of SwitzerlandFlag of SwitzerlandThe flag of Switzerland consists of a red flag with a white cross in the centre. It is one of only two square sovereign-state flags, the other being the flag of the Vatican City...
– the Swiss flag is a banner of the arms. - Cantonal flags and coats of arms (Switzerland)
External links
- Federal decision of 12 December 1889 on the coat of arms: