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Until 1848 the area belonged to Prussia. On the 1st of March 1848 the Canton declared itself a republic and part of Switzerland. On April 11, 1848 the official colours of the Canton were determined, being green, white and silver. These colours were deliberately chosen, as they bore no resemblance to the old colours of the County Neuchâtel (see the arms of the city of [[Neuchâtel]]). In addition the use of a cross in the red part of the flag was adopted. This created a flag, which, with the exception of the cross, were identical to the Italian flag. There was no description of the use of a new coat of arms for the republic. | Until 1848 the area belonged to Prussia. On the 1st of March 1848 the Canton declared itself a republic and part of Switzerland. On April 11, 1848 the official colours of the Canton were determined, being green, white and silver. These colours were deliberately chosen, as they bore no resemblance to the old colours of the County Neuchâtel (see the arms of the city of [[Neuchâtel]]). In addition the use of a cross in the red part of the flag was adopted. This created a flag, which, with the exception of the cross, were identical to the Italian flag. There was no description of the use of a new coat of arms for the republic. | ||