{"product_id":"switzerland-flag","title":"Switzerland Flag 🇨🇭","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3' x 3' (square) Swiss Flag with grommets and double-stitched edges to reduce fraying.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✍️ The Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e IMO, one of the best national flags out there! The Swiss flag is a masterpiece of heraldic simplicity, featuring a bold \u003cb\u003ewhite symmetrical cross\u003c\/b\u003e centered on a vibrant \u003cb\u003ered field\u003c\/b\u003e. While most national banners are rectangular, the Swiss flag is famously unique for its \u003cb\u003esquare 1:1 proportion\u003c\/b\u003e—a tradition rooted in its history as a medieval military ensign. (Curious why it's a square? \u003ca title=\"Swiss Flag Explained\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/NoKKYc_lTgo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee my full video about that here\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe origins of the flag date back to the late 13th and early 14th centuries, particularly the \u003cb\u003eBattle of Laupen\u003c\/b\u003e in 1339, where Swiss soldiers sewn white crosses onto their tunics to distinguish themselves on the battlefield. The white cross eventually became the symbol of the Old Swiss Confederacy, representing freedom, honor, and the shared values of the cantons. In 1889, the federal government officially standardized the design we see today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, this iconic square banner is a global symbol of quality, neutrality, and precision. It stands as a proud tribute to Switzerland’s long-standing independence and its unique place in the heart of Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flags For Good","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46862986477820,"sku":"SWISS","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/Switzerland-Swiss-CH-Flag.jpg?v=1738461366","url":"https:\/\/proudlibertarian.com\/en-de\/products\/switzerland-flag","provider":"Proud Libertarian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}