Fascinating Facts About The Italian National Flag
The tricolour Italian flag has vertical bands of green, white, and red. Since the 1200s, Italy's flags have had a long and illustrious history. Since June 1946, the current flag has been in use. However, the Cispadane Republic first flew the same-color horizontal flag in the late 18th century, which is when this tricolor's history began. The Italians created a flag that is distinguished by its three equal-sized bands falling vertically, drawing inspiration from the French flag in the process.
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The First Flag to Be Adopted
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The Italian flag's colours were chosen in 1796, but it wasn't flown until 1797, when the crown and coat of arms were placed in its centre. The Cisalpine Republic was the first to fly it, and it was a horizontal flag.
Italy's first vertical flag
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The Cisalpine Republic selected the vertical version of the colours on May 11, 1798. The flag has since been regarded as the authentic Italian national flag.
Flag modification in the Napoleon Era
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The Italian Republic, which existed from 1802 to 1805, was the name of the country when Napoleon Bonaparte invaded the Cisalpine Republic.
the time the Republic became a Kingdom
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Napoleon Bonaparte established the Kingdom of Italy after the Italian Republic. The coat of arms was positioned in the centre of the flag at the beginning, among other adjustments.
The Roman Republic's ensign (19th Century)
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In the middle of the 19th century, there was a state called the Roman Republic, which only lasted a brief time. The state's banner was identical to the modern Italian flag, but it also had the words "Dio E Popolo," which translate to "God and People," in the centre.
during World War II
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The flag remained the same when the Italian Social Republic (Puppet State of Germany) was established in 1943, although the army flag was slightly altered; an eagle was placed in its middle.
adoption of the Present Flag
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Although the Italian Republic's present flag has been flying since June 18, 1946, it was only formally adopted on January 1, 1948.
When is the holiday for celebration is observed?
Italy celebrates Festa del Tricolore on January 7th (the Tricolor Day). Even though it is not a holiday, activities happen all around the nation. Reggio Emilia is the location of the official celebration.