Flags of the “Boot”
Cispadane Republic Emblem on January 2, 1797 Arms on the next day Adopted January 7,1797 Fifth arrow proposed on January 25, 1797 for Massa-Carrara Real use after February 25, 1797
Cisalpine Republic Cispadana and Transpadana merge June 30, 1797 May 11, 1798
Napoleonic Italian Republic Name taken after Cisalpine 1802 Followed constitutional change Napoleon became president
Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy Same area as Cisalpine Republic 1805 After Napoleon gained the title as Emperor of the French
Present Day Italian Flag Green – hope, joy, and love White – peace and honesty Red – hardiness, bravery strength and valor January 1, 1948