Flag of Catalonia
The Catalan flag is said to be one of the oldest of the world. According to a 14th century legend, the flag dates back from the 9th century; but is more likely that it derives from 11th century or 12th century pre heraldical symbols.
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Catalan - 14th century - 9th century - 11th century - 12th century
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The legend tells that the four red bars were drawn on Wilfred I the Hairy's (Count of Barcelona) golden shield by the king Charles the Bald's fingers drenched with the blood in the Count's war wounds.
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Wilfred I the Hairy - Count of Barcelona - Charles the Bald
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