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Coat of arms of Switzerland

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Escutcheon	Gules, a Greek Cross Argent

The coat of arms of Switzerland shows the same white cross as the flag of Switzerland, but on a red shield. The appearance of the coat of arms or shield varies greatly, but there has been a federal resolution including a drawing of the coat of arms.

Like the Swiss flag, the coat of arms is used on many items such as Swiss francs, Swiss car number plates, and Swiss-branded exports such as Swiss Army knives.

[edit] See also

Flag of Switzerland - the Swiss flag is a banner of the arms.

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Zürich license plate with Swiss coat of arms on left and Zurich coat of arms on right.

Federal decision of 12 December 1889 on the bearings of the coat of arms:
- French, German, ItalianPDF
- : French, German, Italian

v • d • e Coats of arms of Europe

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¹ Geographically entirely in Asia, but nonetheless often considered European. ² Partially or entirely in Asia, depending on the border definitions. ³ Transcontinental country.

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