Glarus

Capital: Glarus
Joined the Confederation: 1352
Official language: German
Population: approx. 41'000
Municipalities: 3

Glarus is a Swiss canton with capital Glarus, which joined the Confederation in 1352. Explore the cantonal coat of arms and collect the crests of its municipalities.

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Blazon

Gules, Saint Fridolin as a pilgrim with staff and book.

Origin & meaning

Saint Fridolin is venerated as the missionary and patron of Glarus; he appears on the land's banners from the 14th century.

The flag

The square cantonal flag shows Saint Fridolin on a red field.

Sources

Mühlemann, L. (1991). Wappen und Fahnen der Schweiz. Bühler-Verlag.
Historisches Lexikon der Schweiz — «Glarus (Kanton)».

Neighbouring cantons

GrisonsGR
SchwyzSZ
St. GallenSG
UriUR

Municipalities

Glarus
Glarus Nord
Glarus Süd

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