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Mexican Empire (1821-1823)

Mexico: First Mexican Empire, First Empire, Iturbide Empire

Last modified: 2004-12-29 by juan manuel gabino villascán
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[Mexican Empire (First Empire) flag] 4:7[Unofficial proportions]
[National Flag, State and War ensign]
Reconstruction
[Variant - this flag is one of several which can be displayed]
[Flag no longer in use]
by Juan Manuel Gabino Villascán, March 14, 2002
Flag and coat of arms adopted: by Decree of November 2, 1821
and confirmed by Decree of January 7, 1822
Flag and coat of arms abolished: by Decree of April 14, 1823.

Use:

  • On land:
    		• Civil, state and war flag.
  • At sea:
    		• Civil, state, and war ensign.
    Naval jack (torrotito de proa)
See:

First Mexican national flag

On October 7, 1821, the Regencia, provitional body formed to chose the emperor who rules the newly independent nation realized the Empire has no Imperial Coat of Arms nor National Seal, even the flag should be determined.
It was voted for creating a commission made up by Sota-Riva, Tagle, and Comde de Regla.
Discussion about the coat of arms and flag took place on October 19, 1821.
Juan Manuel Gabino Villascán, May 20, 2002