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Navarre Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Navarre

History of the flag

The flag of Navarre has its origins in the medieval kingdom of Navarre, a former Pyrenean kingdom whose coat of arms was adopted as the regional symbol.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The gold chain forms an intricate star pattern, recalling the legend of the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa (1212), a major battle in the Reconquista.

  • Represents the heart of the kingdom and its symbolic wealth.

  • Refers to the medieval banners of the Kings of Navarre, a royal and warlike color.

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