Flag of Alsace
The flag of Alsace (Alsatian: Rot un Wiss or Rot-un-Wiss, "red and white") is the original red and white flag of the region, and can be traced to the red and white banner of Gerard, Duke of Lorraine in the 11th century.
| Rot un Wiss | |
| Adopted | 11th century |
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| Design | Red and white |
| Designed by | Gérard d'Alsace, Duke of Lorraine |
The official flag of Alsace 2008–present | |
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Particularly since the introduction of new French region Grand Est, the traditional Rot un Wiss flag of Alsace has been widely promoted by the advocates of the Alsace autonomous movement.
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