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'''NATIONAL ARMS OF AUSTRIA''' | '''NATIONAL ARMS OF AUSTRIA''' | ||
[[File:Austria.jpg|center]] | [[File:Austria.jpg|center|Arms of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
Austria became an independent republic after the First World War, on October 16, 1918. Until 1918 it had formed part of the [[Austro-Hungarian Empire]]. One of the priorities of the new country was to design National symbols. The official National colours, red-white-red, were officially adopted on October 31, 1918. | Austria became an independent republic after the First World War, on October 16, 1918. Until 1918 it had formed part of the [[Austro-Hungarian Empire]]. One of the priorities of the new country was to design National symbols. The official National colours, red-white-red, were officially adopted on October 31, 1918. | ||
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