Switzerland Flag

A bit of History 

The Swiss flag is square on a red field with a white Greek cross, equilateral at the center of the flag. The flag of the Helvetic Confederation will surely inspired the logo of the Canton of Schwyz, which received a silver cross in commemoration of his fight with the troops of Holy Roman Empire. The former Confederates used and distinctive Swiss cross as the battlefield. The oldest dates back to the battle of Laupen in 1339. At first, the arms of the cross were narrow and long, reaching the edge of the cloth, as in Scandinavia. After the defeat of Napoleon's forces, the Congress of Vienna recognized the universal neutrality of Switzerland, as well as defining the boundaries of their territory. This allowed Switzerland to be organized again, change your settings, symbols and pass from unitary to Confederation.