Sabine

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Member of an ancient people of central Italy, conquered by the Romans and amalgamated with them in the 3rd century BC. The so-called rape of the Sabine women – a mythical attempt by Romulus in the early days of Rome to carry off the Sabine women to colonize the new city – is frequently depicted in art.

Black and red recall the tunics worn by soldiers during the Napoleonic wars. Gold was added to create a flag similar to the French tricolour, a symbol of revolution. Effective date: 23 May 1949. >>