The Croatian checkerboard or checky (Croatian: šahovnica, pronounced [ʃaxǒːʋnit͡sa]) is the national symbol of Croatia and Croats. It covers the main shield of the Croatian coat of arms, above which there is a crown with five smaller shields.
The Croatian checkerboard or checky (Croatian: šahovnica, pronounced [ʃaxǒːʋnit͡sa]) is the national symbol of Croatia and Croats. It covers the main shield of the Croatian coat of arms, above which there is a crown with five smaller shields.
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