Flag of Catalonia

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The Catalan flag is said to be one of the oldest of the world. A 14th century legend says it originated in the 9th century; but this is not generally believed - the 12th century or 13th century are seen as more likely.

The legend tells that the four red bars were drawn on Wilfred I the Hairy's (Count of Barcelona) golden shield by the king Carles el Calb's fingers drenched with the blood in the Count's war wounds.

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