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Sissach Flaggen 1998

by lonestar_philomath

"Flaggen" are hoisted vertically from a crossbar in the manner of "gonfanon", a ratio of about 2:9, with a swallowtail that indents about 2 units. The chief, or hoist (square part) usually incorporates the design from the coat of arms - not from the flag. The fly part is always divided lengthwise, usually in a bicolour, triband or tricolour pattern (except Schwyz which is monocolour, and Glarus which has four stripes of unequal width). The colours chosen for the fly end are usually the main colours of the coat of arms.

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History of the Vaud Flag

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Vaud was urbanised in ancient Roman times, and contained the Roman capital of Helvetia (Aventicum, or Avenches). Later it was part of Burgundy, and in the 13th century came under the control of Savoy. Parts were annexed by Fribourg and Bern, and in 1536 Bern annexed all the land of Vaud. From 1536 Vaud no longer had its own flag, but it previously had three different ones. At the end of the 13th century it was a black eagle on a gold field, with a red "label of five points" (across the chest of the eagle). During the 14th and 15th centuries it was a red field with a white cross over which ran a narrow diagonal band of blue and gold squares. In 1530 it was changed to a black three-domed mountain floating on a white field.A Vaudois insurrection against Bern in the 1790s, inspired by the French revolution, was largely responsible for inviting the French invasion in 1798 which destroyed the...

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Market day in Morges

by bianchis

If you happen to be in Morges on a Saturday morning dont miss the market. Intermingle with the locals as they purchase fresh vegetables and all the delicacies of the region.Different types of specialities can be had from the butcher and not to forget the different types of cheeses which are available.

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Q:  Last year there was a big antiques market at Morges selling antique skis, chamoix heads and other antiques. Will there be a market... 

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A: I've seen the big Autumn market on September 25th, 2010. Keep your eye on the calender: http://www.morges-tourisme.ch/en/events/calendar_events or the website in... 

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