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The flag takes its colours from the so-called Franconian Rake. This coat of arms first surfaced in the early 14th century on the gravestone of the [[Bishopric of Würzburg|prince-bishop of Würzburg]], [[Wolfram Wolfskeel von Grumbach]], as well as on a seal for the village of [[Gerolzhofen]]. It was a symbol of [[Duchy of Franconia|Franconian ducal sovereignty]], which was nominally held by the prince-bishops of Würzburg. The field banners of the contingents of soldiers of the [[Franconian Circle]] within the [[Imperial Army (Holy Roman Empire)|Imperial Army]] of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] also bore these colours. The flag was, however, not a symbol of the whole of Franconia because it was never a separate state. When, in 1835, a new [[Coat of arms of Bavaria|Bavarian coat of arms]] was introduced, the officials responsible for the task ensured that the Franconian territories were recognised. They chose the Franconian Rake as the emblem of the whole of Franconia, which has since been integrated into the [[Achievement (heraldry)|armorial achievement]]. |
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The flag takes its colours from the so-called Franconian Rake. This coat of arms first surfaced in the early 14th century on the gravestone of the [[Prince-Bishopric of Würzburg|prince-bishop of Würzburg]], [[Wolfram Wolfskeel von Grumbach]], as well as on a seal for the village of [[Gerolzhofen]]. It was a symbol of [[Duchy of Franconia|Franconian ducal sovereignty]], which was nominally held by the prince-bishops of Würzburg. The field banners of the contingents of soldiers of the [[Franconian Circle]] within the [[Imperial Army (Holy Roman Empire)|Imperial Army]] of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] also bore these colours. The flag was, however, not a symbol of the whole of Franconia because it was never a separate state. When, in 1835, a new [[Coat of arms of Bavaria|Bavarian coat of arms]] was introduced, the officials responsible for the task ensured that the Franconian territories were recognised. They chose the Franconian Rake as the emblem of the whole of Franconia, which has since been integrated into the [[Achievement (heraldry)|armorial achievement]]. |
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