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The Swiss cross on a red field ultimately derives from a similar banner of the [[Holy Roman Empire]], and thus has strong [[Christian]] connotations. The Swiss flag traditionally stands for freedom, honour and fidelity. The motto "''Honor et Fidelitas''" was inscribed on the cross of several Swiss mercenary flags of the 18th century. In modern times, through association with consistent Swiss policy, the flag has also come to mean neutrality, [[democracy]], [[peace]] and [[refuge]]. | The Swiss cross on a red field ultimately derives from a similar banner of the [[Holy Roman Empire]], and thus has strong [[Christian]] connotations. The Swiss flag traditionally stands for freedom, honour and fidelity. The motto "''Honor et Fidelitas''" was inscribed on the cross of several Swiss mercenary flags of the 18th century. In modern times, through association with consistent Swiss policy, the flag has also come to mean neutrality, [[democracy]], [[peace]] and [[refuge]]. | ||
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