The Spanish Empire used the Cross of Burgundy (Cruz de Borgoña) — a red ragged saltire on white — from the 16th to 18th centuries across its global territories.
The Spanish Empire flag represented one of history's largest global empires. Spain controlled vast territories across the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The empire lasted from 1492 (Columbus) to the 20th century.
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