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In the 19th century, when the struggle for Slovak independence developed, the green hills, as used in the [[National arms of Hungary|Hungarian arms]] were replaced with blue hills and the meaning was changed to the mountain ranges, which were considered the Slovak lands. It was first used in 1848 by the Slovak National Association in Vienna. | In the 19th century, when the struggle for Slovak independence developed, the green hills, as used in the [[National arms of Hungary|Hungarian arms]] were replaced with blue hills and the meaning was changed to the mountain ranges, which were considered the Slovak lands. It was first used in 1848 by the Slovak National Association in Vienna. | ||
In 1918 Slovakia became part of the new Czechoslovak Republic. In the new arms of Czechoslovakia, Slovakia was represented by the cross and blue hills. See | In 1918 Slovakia became part of the new Czechoslovak Republic. In the new arms of Czechoslovakia, Slovakia was represented by the cross and blue hills. See also [[National arms of Czechoslovakia]]. | ||
During the first Slovak Republic (1939-1945) the arms became the national arms. In 1945 when Czechoslovkia was restored, Slovakia was represented first by the old arms, and from 1961-1989 by a flame. | During the first Slovak Republic (1939-1945) the arms became the national arms. In 1945 when Czechoslovkia was restored, Slovakia was represented first by the old arms, and from 1961-1989 by a flame. | ||