In the sixteenth century Spain is one of the richest and greatest of the entire planet.Not surprisingly, the Spanish flag (located below the image) can be seen in almost every corner of the globe.The national symbol of the country in its modern form was first introduced in 1785.Since that time, there was a tradition in Spain to raise the standard with the emblem of all the buildings and institutions of national importance.
General description
itself, the Spanish flag is a rectangular panel, which consists of three horizontal stripes.The top and bottom - red, while the average - a golden-yellow.Width of the outer bands of one quarter of the total.With regard to the central band, then it is necessary for the remaining half of the total width.
national coat of arms of the country necessarily applied to the Spanish flag (photo above is proof of that).He was placed in the middle lane a little left of center.It should be noted that the coat of arms can be seen the image, symbolizing the different areas of the state, as well as the kingdom that were included in its composition.Throughout history it has changed from time to time, but the combination of colors that is used in the panel today, as a rule, remained unchanged.
legend about the appearance
Among the inhabitants of the country there is a legend that the Spanish flag was once introduced by King, who was called Aragon.The governor wanted to have their own flag and reviewed a number of options.Eventually, he stopped at one of the projects offered to him.It was a banner with the image of a heraldic field, painted in golden color.Dipping two fingers in the cup with the blood of animals, Aragon drew them two red stripes on the sides.This is considered by most modern scholars, and is the symbolism of the Spanish national flag.
official history
As mentioned above, before Spain was one of the most powerful states.On such a thing as a Spanish flag and coat of arms, while not out of the question, since each of the plurality of kingdoms that were in its structure, has had its symbolism.Initially, modern, red and yellow, the color scheme chosen third King Carlos of Bourbon, who used a banner on the ships of the fleet.The fact that the current at the time the white flag (is coated with the emblem of the Bourbon) is very easy to be confused with the standard of the warships of other countries.
In 1843, Queen Isabella II banner was granted official status.During the Second Spanish Republic, since 1931, in the design of a national symbol of the band appeared purple.Thus, the Spanish flag consisted of three lines of equal magnitude.But it lasted long.In 1936, after the civil war in the country, it has become a symbol of the state flag of the usual colors, but with the image of an eagle.Finally, with the republic (and, consequently, with the same banner) was finished in 1939, after the military uprising of General Franco.1978 was marked by the adoption of the Spanish Constitution.From this moment the red-yellow flag with the emblem officially became the national symbol of the country.
Symbolism Emblem
It has already been noted that in the yellow band, a little left of center on the Spanish flag painted coat of arms.It represents a symbol of the alliance, which during the Middle Ages belonged to the Kingdom.In particular, the Leon is usually associated with a lion, Navarre - with chains, Aragon - with four red stripes on a golden background.Garnet symbolizes Andalusia.This is due to the fact that it was the emblem of the emirate of Granada - the last of the Spanish possessions in Europe, who professed Islam (during the Reconquista it conquered Christian kings).The shield oval can see three lilies in blue, made in golden color and have chervlёnuyu border.They are a symbol of the Bourbon branch of Anjou (that it is the Spanish king).The coat of arms is crowned with a crown, which symbolizes the fact that Spain is a hereditary kingdom.Columns on it is a personification of Gibraltar (during the Middle Ages it was called the pillars of Heracles), previously considered the edge of the world.
national anthem
Spanish national anthem is no less impressive, both in its content and age.He is considered one of the most ancient in the world.Author name to this day has not been preserved.Along with this first recollection of it dates from the late eighteenth century, when power was King Charles the Third.The solemn song was adopted him as a national symbol, and was named "Royal March".Since then he has performed on all Spanish celebrations.Modern arrangements of the anthem performed at the request of Juan Carlos II the world-famous musician Francisco Grau.
