History and Meaning
The flag's origin goes back to the Patrie dal Friûl, the historical Friulian state that was independent from 1077 to 1420 under the control of the Patriarch of Aquileia. The official flag of the Patrie dal Friûl was identical to the current flag, apart from the colours: the eagle was golden and the background was light blue. This flag was used in all the normal contests, and was painted on buildings and walls. The symbol of the flag comes from the name of Aquileia, which, following a popular legend, comes from an eagle (Latin: aquila) who showed the first citizens the place where the city should be founded. Today, many scholars claim that the name of Aquileia is derived from a Celtic toponym (Akylis), and therefore has nothing to do with eagles.
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