Mini Mexican Flag Cinco De Mayo Cupcake Crafts Action Figure & Hat Accessories
Includes:6 Vintage recent 1980’s Mini Red & White Detailed Plastic Swords!6 Vintage New 1980’s Mini National Flag of Mexico on wooden toothpick! Features a vertical tricolor of green, white, and red stripes with the national coat of arms in the center of the white stripe. Colors and their meanings:The green stripe symbolizes independence and hope, the white represents purity and unity, and the red stands for the blood shed by national heroes during the struggle for independence. Coat of Arms:The central emblem depicts a golden eagle perched on a nopal (prickly pear cactus) devouring a snake, an image rooted in an Aztec legend about the founding of Tenochtitlan. History:The contemporary design of the Mexican flag was officially adopted in 1968, though the tricolor pattern dates back to 1821, following Mexico's independence from Spain. Significance:The flag is a powerful symbol of national pride and heritage, embodying the rich history, culture, and aspirations of the Mexican people.