What is the meaning of the XXX on Amsterdam’s flag? - IamExpat
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WebJan 19, 2018 · A famous theory is that the three crosses on Amsterdam’s flag represent the three dangers of Old Amsterdam: fire, floods and the Black Death, or that they were meant to ward off these dangers. However, this popular legend has no basis in history ; important families in the Amsterdam area used St. Andrew's crosses before the black plague hit ...
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