The symbolism of the Latin American country of Chile is filled with deep meaning for every resident of the state. What can she tell the whole world about?
What does the banner look like?
The modern flag of Chile is made in the classic form of a rectangle with an aspect ratio of three to two. He is a tricolor. The lower half is made in red, and the upper is divided: one third is the blue area with the star, and the remaining two are the white stripe. Each of the flowers has an official interpretation. The red flag of Chile recalls the shed blood of the patriots in the struggle for sovereignty. This is a very common meaning in heraldry of the whole world. Blue refers to the Chilean sky, and white is a sign of the Andes mountain range with glaciers on the peaks. The emblem is used on the flag of the president of the country, and the naval forces place a blue fragment with a white five-pointed star in the center of the upper strip, and not at the pole.
Appearance story
It is believed that Antonio Arkosa, a military engineer and fighter for independence from the colonialists, designed the flag of Chile. The standard he created was officially adopted in 1817, when the country gained sovereignty. Since then, it has remained virtually unchanged for two centuries. The modern flag of Chile, whose photographs are familiar to the whole world, retains its appearance during difficult periods in the life of the country, after coups and other important points. The coat of arms, which is used on the banner of the president, was created in 1834. He was invented by a British named Charles Wood Taylor, who managed to perfectly convey the freedom-loving nature of the rebellious Chileans.
State emblem
When studying the country's history in heraldry, it is worth taking into account not only the flag of Chile. Another state symbol is no less full of meaning. The coat of arms of Chile developed along with the country, and its modern appearance perfectly reflects the history. It is a heraldic shield, divided into blue and red parts. In the center is a five-pointed star. These are the main symbols of Chile. The flag and coat of arms have been using them for many decades. To the left of the heraldic shield is a crowned South Andean deer, and to the right an Andean condor. These animals live almost exclusively in the country. Their crowns speak of the valor of the state. The deer and the condor are based on an ornament along which there is a heraldic white ribbon with the motto “In conviction or coercion” written in black letters. This text is a good illustration of Chile’s difficult history. On top is a helmet emblem in the form of a three-color sultan of feathers of blue, white and red. This combination of elements has been used since 1834. Prior to this, the shield was supported by the Indians, a man and a woman, and in the center was a column with a globe on top. Above them were placed a palm branch and a spear, symbolizing the peaceful spirit of the locals. The image was completed with a canvas with the motto of the country, which then sounded like "Light after darkness." In 1819, the Indians were changed to guns, and then the coat of arms acquired its modern appearance.