Flag of Padania
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| Use | Civil ensign |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Adopted | 1996 |
| Design | A green "Sun of the Alps" on a white background. |
The national Flag of Padania is the official flag of the non-recognized country called Padania, symbol of the Padanian nationalism. It's formed by a green "Sun of the Alps" in the center on a white background.
Meaning
The "Sun of the Alps", also called Flower of Life, is a recurrent symbol which can be found in the italian's art and culture since VII century BC (Civitella Paganico).[1]
History
The flag was created in the 1990s, following the formation of the italian political party called Lega Nord. It became the official flag the Republic of Padania on September 15th 1996, the day of the declaration of independence proclaimed by leader Umberto Bossi in Venice.[2][3]
In its previous version, there were depicted a red St George's Cross and a Sun of the Alps.[2] The cross represented the Northen Italy's cities.
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Previous version -
Flag of Padania, proportion 3:5
Bibliography
- Gilberto Oneto, Il Sole delle Alpi, simbolo Padano, from Quaderni Padani, n° 1
- Gilberto Oneto, La Bandiera Padana, from Quaderni Padani, n° 4
- Gilberto Oneto, Il Sole delle Alpi. Mito, storia e realtà di un simbolo antico, Il Cerchio, Rimini, 2011
References
- ^ "Archeologia: ...in Toscana" (in Italian).
- ^ a b Araldica e Bandiere della Federazione Padana, Angelo Veronesi.
- ^ Movimento Giovani Padani (ed.). "Dichiarazione di indipendenza e sovranità della Padania".
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