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Flag of Amsterdam*
country Netherlands
used by Amsterdam
current since 1975-02-05
created by
format 2:3
shape rectangular
also used as flag of a city
colours red, black, white
other characteristics flag has 3 horizontal stripes

flag includes 3 saltire cross(es)
English: Flag of Amsterdam. The official city motto is Valor, Resolution, and Mercy. The three X's, saltires (St. Andrew's crosses), are taken to represent these even though the X's are older than the motto. A popular tradition also links the X's to the three threats to the city: Water, Fire and Pestilence.
Deutsch: Flagge von Amsterdam.
Polski: Flaga Amsterdamu.
Plattdüütsch: Flagg vun Amsterdam.
Nederlands: Vlag van Amsterdam.
Public domain This image has been released into the public domain by its author, reisio. This applies worldwide.

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   Flag of a Dutch municipality    

This image depicts a flag of a Dutch municipality or province. These flags are registered with the Hoge Raad van Adel [1], usage of the flag is often restricted by municipal rules and laws.

In view of Dutch legislation this image is regarded as being in the public domain, as are reproductions of this flag.

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Date/TimeDimensionsUserComment
current02:57, 28 April 2008450×300 (1 KB)Reisio (Reverted to version as of 04:20, 24 January 2006)
08:34, 27 April 2008450×300 (3 KB)Nethunter (Modified colours, source Vexilla Mundi.)
04:20, 24 January 2006450×300 (1 KB)Reisio (Flag of Amsterdam. {{PD-user|reisio}} Category:Amsterdam Category:Flags of the Netherlands Category:SVG flags)