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.
The first national flag of Mexico came into existence in 1821 when the country secured its independence from the rule of Spain. Just two years later when the federal republic was established, changes were made to the coat of arms and incorporated as part of the second national flag. The first flag featured a crown on the head of the eagle, which was now removed. Further, the eagle was now shown holding a serpent in its talons, and oak and laurels branches were added. These have been preserved in the modern-day flag.
The Mexican flag symbols have a fascinating story behind them. The eagle on the Mexican flag alludes to an important in Mexican history and culture that goes back to the Aztecs. Legend has it that the Aztec's were told by one of their Gods, Huitzilopochtli that they should look on a lake for an Eagle sitting upon a cactus and holding a snake in its talon. The vision went on to say that when they saw this, they were to settle and build their Empire around this point. During their migration, the Aztec people spotted this eagle and founded the city of Tenochtitlan, what is now present-day Mexico City. Thus, the central emblem is a reminder for the Mexican people of their Aztec roots.
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.
The first national flag of Mexico came into existence in 1821 when the country secured its independence from the rule of Spain. Just two years later when the federal republic was established, changes were made to the coat of arms and incorporated as part of the second national flag. The first flag featured a crown on the head of the eagle, which was now removed. Further, the eagle was now shown holding a serpent in its talons, and oak and laurels branches were added. These have been preserved in the modern-day flag.
The Mexican flag symbols have a fascinating story behind them. The eagle on the Mexican flag alludes to an important in Mexican history and culture that goes back to the Aztecs. Legend has it that the Aztec's were told by one of their Gods, Huitzilopochtli that they should look on a lake for an Eagle sitting upon a cactus and holding a snake in its talon. The vision went on to say that when they saw this, they were to settle and build their Empire around this point. During their migration, the Aztec people spotted this eagle and founded the city of Tenochtitlan, what is now present-day Mexico City. Thus, the central emblem is a reminder for the Mexican people of their Aztec roots.
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.
