Coat of arms of Rhineland-Palatinate


This article is about the coat of arms of the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate.

Overview

The state flag and the coat of arms were designed in 1947 after the new Land of Rheinland-Pfalz was formed by the authority of the French High Commissioner to Germany. The flag symbolizes the dedication of Rhineland-Palatinate to Germany as well as the democratic traditions of Germany. These colours were seen first in this combination during the of Trier
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