The Senyera consists of four red stripes on a yellow (gold) field — one of the oldest heraldic emblems in Europe, dating to at least the 12th century. Legend attributes the design to Frankish Emperor Louis the Pious, who dipped his fingers in the blood of the wounded Count Wilfred the Hairy and drew four red stripes down his golden shield.
The Senyera is considered one of the oldest heraldic symbols in continuous use in Europe — dating to at least the 12th century. The four red stripes represent blood and loyalty. Catalonia maintains a strong distinct identity within Spain.
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"name": "Catalan Senyera",
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"title": "The Senyera (Flag of Catalonia)",
"ratio": "2:3",
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"color": "yellow",
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"note": "The golden field of the Senyera, the oldest flag in Europe still in use."
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"note": "The four bars (legendary blood stripes of Count Wilfred the Hairy)."
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