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The Associazione Ticinese volontari antifascisti di Spagna was an association of former volunteer fighters in the Spanish Civil War
and friends. It existed from 1976 to 1991. Around 80 citizens of Ticino had joined the Republican forces (over 800 from whole Switzerland). After its dissolution
the association's documents were transferred to the Fondazione Pellegrini Canevascini, which is dedicated to the social history of
Italian speaking Switzerland. The flags came into the care of the Cantonal Library in Mendrisio.
The association's flag is presented on the website of the mentioned foundation.
It adopts the colours of the Spanish Republic: purple, yellow and red in a vertical tricolor. The black inscription on the upper half
reads: "ass. Ticinese volontari | antifascisti di Spagna | 1936 – 1939". The the first two lines are arranged in an upward arc. The flag has golden fringes
on three sides. Measurements: 145x100 cm.
Martin Karner, 18 July 2023