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Bavaria Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Bavaria

Also known as the ‘Rautenflagge’, the flag is composed of blue and white

History of the flag

The flag of Bavaria (Germany), adopted in 1953, is one of the country's oldest symbols.

Used since the Middle Ages by the House of Wittelsbach, it embodies the cultural and historical identity of the Bavarian region.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The blue diamonds illustrate the Bavarian rivers, and symbolize loyalty, peace and tradition.

  • The white lozenges represent the Bavarian sky and are associated with nobility and regional sovereignty.

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