When , in 1835 , a new Bavarian coat of arms was introduced , the officials responsible for the task ensured that the Franconian territories were recognised .
The flag was , however , not a symbol of the whole of Franconia because it was never a separate state .
When , in 1835 , a new Bavarian coat of arms was introduced , the officials responsible for the task ensured that the Franconia territories were recognised .
The flag was , however , not a symbol of the whole of Franconia because it was never a separate state .