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Austria flags

Austria Flag:
Flag of Austria

The Austrian flag, originally adopted in 1918, was officially adopted (again) in 1945, after being banned during World War II. 
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Stripes of red and white have been a collective emblem of Austria for over 800 years, and their first usage on the flag occurred in 1191. According to long established legend, the red and white flag (above) was designed to resemble the bloodstained white coat worn by the Duke of Austria during a fierce battle. 

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Austria Coat of Arms:
Flag of Austria

Austria's coat of arms consists of a black eagle with broken chains around its legs, and a sickle and hammer in its talons. The broken chains represent liberation from the National Socialist dictatorship, the sickle for agriculture, and the hammer for industry.

A red and white shield protects the front of the eagle, and a mural crown rests on its head.


austria naval ensign
Naval Ensign of Austria



austrian hungary flag
Austria-Hungary flag, 1869-1918


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