In Japanese history, a military clan prominent in the 10th to 12th centuries and dominant at court 115985. Their destruction by their rivals, the Minamoto,in 1185 is the subject of the 13th-century literary classic Heike Monogatari/The Tale of the Heike.
The emblem reflects the Vatican's importance as the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. The colours of the flag are based on the gold and silver of the papal keys. Effective date: 8 June 1929.