| The Flag of Mexico is rich with historic | | | | same but the meaning of the colors has |
| symbolism. The tricolors of green, white and | | | | changed. The green stripe represents |
| red with the coat-of-arms centered in the | | | | Independence from Spain or can signify Hope. |
| white middle stripe were adopted by Mexico | | | | The white stripe represents purity of the |
| following their independence from Spain | | | | Catholic faith or Unity. The red stripe |
| during the War of Independence in 1821. | | | | represents Heroes blood or Religion. |
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| There have been changes to the flag during | | | | When the flag of Mexico is paraded in front |
| history but the coat of arms has always | | | | of a crowd, bystanders raise their right arm, |
| featured a majestic eagle holding a serpent | | | | place their hand on their chest parallel to |
| on top of a cactus. The current coat of arms | | | | the heart. The hand is flat with the palm |
| was designed in 1968 by Helguera. Legend says | | | | facing the ground. This salute is known as |
| that the Aztecs, then a nomadic tribe | | | | the El Saludo Civil de la Bandera Nacional. |
| wandering throughout Mexico, were waiting for | | | | On February 24 each year a national |
| a sign from the gods telling them were to | | | | celebration, Dia de la Bandera, Flag Day is |
| build their capital city. Their god, | | | | held. This commemorates this day in 1821, |
| Huitzilopochtli told them to search until | | | | when all the factions fighting in the Mexican |
| they found a place where they saw an eagle, | | | | War of Independence joined together to form |
| devouring a serpent while perched on a | | | | the Army of Three Guarantees. |
| prickly pear tree, growing out of a rock | | | | |
| submerged in a lake. After wandering for two | | | | Brought to you by to honor your Mexican |
| hundred years, they saw this mythical eagle | | | | heritage. |
| on a small island in Lake Texcoco and built | | | | |
| their capital, Tenochtitlan, where the main | | | | Visit us at to find a beautiful Mexican Flag |
| plaza in Mexico City is now located. | | | | to honor your history and remember those who |
| | | | have fought for your freedom! Quality Flags, |
| Over the years the three colors of green, | | | | Low Prices and Fast Shipping. Please remember |
| white and red on the flag have remained the | | | | to bookmark us now! Thanks for visiting. |