Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
From 1521 to 1821, the coat of arms of New Spain, as Mexico was known, was the Cross of Saint Andrew. It was always displayed alongside the coat of arms of Spain. In 1581, Father Durán drew his version of the foundation of Mexico on his book about Mexico; the snake was included for the first time.
This file depicts the coat of arms, banner, or emblem of Mexico, one of its states, municipalities, or any other political subdivision, or a similar distinctive symbol belonging to an international or "recognized" organization, or NGO, operating in or outside of Mexico.
First edition of the National Anthem Allegory of the Mexican Homeland. The National Anthem of Mexico (Spanish: Himno Nacional Mexicano) was officially adopted in 1943.The lyrics of the national anthem, which allude to Mexican victories in the heat of battle and cries of defending the homeland, were composed by poet Francisco González Bocanegra in 1853, after his fiancée locked him in a room.
Orders, decorations, and medals of Mexico (2 C, 9 P) Pages in category "National symbols of Mexico" The following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total.
Symbols: The Coat of Arms of Mexico has been an important symbol of Mexican politics and culture for centuries. The coat of arms depicts a Mexican golden eagle, perched upon a cactus, devouring a snake. To the Aztecs this would have strong religious connotations, but to the Europeans, it would come to symbolize the triumph of good over evil
The Mexican tricolor (green, white, red) has been continuously used for a longer time than the Italian one. At the time of the Mexican flag's adoption, the similarly toned Italian tricolor had already been used briefly in Europe, [20] for example by the Cisalpine Republic in 1797, but it had different proportions from the modern Italian flag. [21]
The Coat of Arms of Mexico has been an important symbol of Mexican politics and culture for centuries. The coat of arms depicts a Mexican golden eagle , perched upon a cactus , devouring a snake . To the Aztecs this would have strong religious connotations, but to the Europeans, it would come to symbolize the triumph of good over evil
The Coat of arms of Mexico City (Spanish: Escudo de la Ciudad de México, lit. "state shield of Mexico City") is a symbol of the Free and Sovereign State of Mexico City in Mexico. [ 1 ] Symbolism