Birth of the White Cross

Birth of the White Cross. The white cross was first documented as a field sign worn by Swiss combatants during the Battle of Laupen in 1339. This distinctive e…

Location: Laupen Castle, Bern, Switzerland

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Category: legendary

The white cross was first documented as a field sign worn by Swiss combatants during the Battle of Laupen in 1339. This distinctive emblem would later become a symbol of Swiss identity and neutrality.

Source: Battle_of_Laupen

Birth of the White Cross — Bern, Canton of Zurich

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