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Tres Garantias (1821) Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Tres Garantias (1821)

History of the flag

The flag was adopted in 1821 by the Mexican Trigante army.

It symbolizes the union between royalist and insurgent forces at the end of the Mexican War of Independence.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The three golden stars symbolize the three central guarantees of the Plan of Iguala (Religion, Independence, Union).

  • White corresponds to the Catholic religion.

  • Green symbolizes Mexico's independence.

  • Red for the union between Spaniards and Mexicans.

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