symbolism of the Latin American country of Chile is full of deep meaning for every citizen of the state.What it can tell the whole world?
How does the panel?
Modern flag of Chile is in the classic form of a rectangle with an aspect ratio is three to two.He is a tricolor.The bottom half is made in red, and the top is divided: one-third takes the blue section with the star, and the remaining two - white stripe.Each flower has an official interpretation.The red flag of Chile recalls the spilled blood of patriots in the struggle for sovereignty.It is very common meaning in heraldry all over the world.Under blue skies meant the Chilean and white is a sign of the mountain chain of the Andes glaciers on the peaks.The flag of the president used the coat of arms and naval forces placed a fragment of blue with a white five-pointed star in the center of the upper band, and not near the staff.
story of
believed that developed the flag of Chile Antonio Arcos, a military engineer and fighter for independence from the colonialists.He created the standard was officially adopted in 1817, when the country gained sovereignty.Since then, it has remained virtually unchanged for two centuries.The current flag of Chile, which is accustomed to pictures around the world, retains its form during difficult periods in the life of the country after the coup, and other important points.The coat of arms that is used in the flag of the president, was established in 1834.He came up with the Briton named Charles Wood Taylor, who managed to perfectly convey the character of rebellious freedom-Chileans.
Coat state
studying the country's history of heraldry, it is worth to take into account not only the flag of Chile.Other state symbols no less full of meaning.Coat of arms of Chile developed together with the country and its modern look perfectly reflects the history.It is a heraldic shield, divided into red and blue parts.In the center is a five-pointed star.These are the main characters of Chile.Flag and coat of arms use them for many decades.To the left of heraldic shield is crowned yuzhnoandsky deer, and the right - the Andean condor.These animals are found almost exclusively in the territory of the country.They say the crown of valor state.The deer and the condor are based on the pattern along which the heraldic white ribbon with black letters written by the motto "By conviction or coercion."This text serves as a good illustration of the complicated history of Chile.Top slam is a tri-color emblem of the Sultan of feathers blue, white and red colors.This combination of elements used since 1834.Before this board supported the Indians, a man and a woman, and was located in the center of the column with a globe on top.Above them were placed palm branch and a spear, symbolizing the peaceful spirit of the local people.Rounding out the picture banner with the motto of the country, which then sounded like "Light After Darkness".In 1819 the Indians were changed to the gun, and then coat of arms acquired a modern look.
