The Three Colors Of The Mexican Coat Of Arms

In the center of the flag, in the white section, the Mexican coat of arms is displayed. The three colors of the vertical stripes were chosen following the War of Independence when Mexico gained its independence from Spain. Although today's flag was adopted in 1968, its design has been used since 1821.
The Mexican flag has a background of three vertical sections; green on the left, white in the middle, and red on the right side. In the center of the flag, in the white section, the Mexican coat of arms is displayed. The three colors of the vertical stripes were chosen following the War of Independence when Mexico gained its independence from Spain. Although today's flag was adopted in 1968, its design has been used since 1821. The Mexican
coat of arms basic design has changed several times, but has always featured the eagle, perched on a cactus, positioned on a rock above a lake. This design was inspired by an Aztec legend. green stands for hope and victory; white for purity of ideals; red for blood shed by national heroes.
In Spanish the flag of Mexico is Bandera de Mexico.
The first Mexican flag was decreed by Agustin de Iturbide in 1821. It was first used in 1822.
The size ratio width: length of the Mexican flag is 4:7.
The Mexican coat of arms in the middle of the flag is symbolizes an Aztec legend that the gods told the Aztecs that they should make their home where an eagle was perched on a cactus eating a serpent.
The first military official to swear allegiance to Mexico's national flag was Vicente Guerrero
In Mexico, Flag Day is celebrated each February 24th.
The flag songs in Mexico are 'Juramento a la Bandera' and 'Toque de Bandera'.The Mexican flag is often referred to as the Bandera Nacional by those in Mexico.