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Thecity flag ofValdivia, Chile is a redsaltire (crux decussata, X-cross orSt. Andrew's cross) on a white field. It is thought to have originated from the Spanishcross of Burgundy, as the city of Valdivia was an importantstronghold of theSpanish Empire.[1]
Valdivia was a royalist stronghold during the Spanish-American War of Independence, so the symbol alludes to that loyalty.[2]
It is the same as theinternational maritime signal flag for the letter V and the meaning "I require assistance".
On July 20, 1552, five months after the founding of the city of Santa María la Blanca de Valdivia, the council submitted a representation to the king requesting that the nascent city of the New World be granted a title and a coat of arms. Finally, on March 18, 1554, by royal decree, the city of Valdivia was granted the title of "very noble and very loyal" and was granted a coat of arms and flag.[1][2]
The current flag is derived from the empire's flag.
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