A country rich in history, tradition and culture, Mexico is made up of 31 states and one federal district. It is the third largest country in Latin America and has one of the largest populations more than 100 million making it the home of more Spanish speakers than any other nation in the world.
Interestingly, while people think that the Mexican flag is simply the Italian tricolor with the Mexican national crest placed upon it, the Mexican flag was actually created before the Italian flag. What´s more, the Mexican flag uses darker shades of green and red and also has different dimensions. Finally, the meaning behind the flag makes it very different to the Italian tricolor.
When the Second Mexican Empire came into existence in 1864, other minor changes were made to the coat of arms and in 1865, the third national flag resulted. The current version of the flag, adopted on September 16, 1968, was legalized on February 24, 1984. There was a debate concerning the appearance of the flag on the reverse, which was resolved when the law was amended to allow the eagle to face to the right on the backside of the flag.
The national flag was created in 1821 and adopted by the “Army of Three Guarantees,†which took its name from the guarantees of religion, independence, and union promised by the Plan of Iguala. The three colors of the Mexican flag were adopted at that time: green for independence, white for religion, and red for union. During the short-lived first Mexican empire, the stripes changed position. The eagle was placed alone on the white band, facing forwards with its wings spread. Its head was shown in profile bearing a crown.
There is no official directive for the meaning of the colors used in the Mexican flag. However, the first use of these colors was by the Army of the Three Guarantees in 1821. The Army was formed by the unification of Spanish troops and Mexican insurgent troops.
As for the central seal, the flag which was used during the Second Mexican Empire contained 5 eagles, with one in each corner of the flag surrounding the central seal which also had a royal crest symbolizing Maximilian's title of Emperor. The current version of the Mexican flag was adopted in 1968 and contains the national crest on both the sides of the flag. The Mexican flag is a very important symbol to all Mexicans which is exemplified by the Dia de la Bandera; a day dedicated to celebrating the flag where each Mexican pledges allegiance to the flag and their country. Keep in mind that under Mexican law, the Flag is protected and special permits are needed to reproduce its image. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Mexican Flag for the future.
Interestingly, while people think that the Mexican flag is simply the Italian tricolor with the Mexican national crest placed upon it, the Mexican flag was actually created before the Italian flag. What´s more, the Mexican flag uses darker shades of green and red and also has different dimensions. Finally, the meaning behind the flag makes it very different to the Italian tricolor.
When the Second Mexican Empire came into existence in 1864, other minor changes were made to the coat of arms and in 1865, the third national flag resulted. The current version of the flag, adopted on September 16, 1968, was legalized on February 24, 1984. There was a debate concerning the appearance of the flag on the reverse, which was resolved when the law was amended to allow the eagle to face to the right on the backside of the flag.
The national flag was created in 1821 and adopted by the “Army of Three Guarantees,†which took its name from the guarantees of religion, independence, and union promised by the Plan of Iguala. The three colors of the Mexican flag were adopted at that time: green for independence, white for religion, and red for union. During the short-lived first Mexican empire, the stripes changed position. The eagle was placed alone on the white band, facing forwards with its wings spread. Its head was shown in profile bearing a crown.
There is no official directive for the meaning of the colors used in the Mexican flag. However, the first use of these colors was by the Army of the Three Guarantees in 1821. The Army was formed by the unification of Spanish troops and Mexican insurgent troops.
As for the central seal, the flag which was used during the Second Mexican Empire contained 5 eagles, with one in each corner of the flag surrounding the central seal which also had a royal crest symbolizing Maximilian's title of Emperor. The current version of the Mexican flag was adopted in 1968 and contains the national crest on both the sides of the flag. The Mexican flag is a very important symbol to all Mexicans which is exemplified by the Dia de la Bandera; a day dedicated to celebrating the flag where each Mexican pledges allegiance to the flag and their country. Keep in mind that under Mexican law, the Flag is protected and special permits are needed to reproduce its image. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Mexican Flag for the future.
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