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The coat of arms of Mexico (Spanish: Escudo Nacional de México, lit. "national shield of Mexico") is a national symbol of Mexico and depicts a Mexican (golden) eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a rattlesnake. [1]
The current coat of arms. According to the official story of Mexico, the national coat of arms was inspired by an Aztec legend regarding the founding of Tenochtitlan.The Aztecs, then a nomadic tribe, were wandering throughout Mexico in search of a divine sign that would indicate the precise spot upon which they were to build their capital.
Pages in category "Mexican coats of arms" The following 34 pages are in this category, out of 34 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The Coat of Arms of Mexico has been an important symbol of Mexican politics and culture for centuries. The coat of arms depicts a Mexican golden eagle , perched upon a cactus , devouring a snake . To the Aztecs this would have strong religious connotations, but to the Europeans, it would come to symbolize the triumph of good over evil
The system of blazoning arms that is used in European countries today was developed by the officers of arms in the Middle Ages. This includes a stylized description of the escutcheon (shield), the crest , and, if present, supporters , mottoes , and other insignia.
The coat of arms of the State of Mexico is a national eagle on the top of the Coat of Arms, in accordance with the Law on the Coat of Arms, the Flag and the National Anthem, and the drawing in the upper left quarter representing the Xinantécatl volcano, the Pyramid of the Sun of Teotihuacán and the original toponym of Toluca, the capital of the State of Mexico.
Oaxaca was the second Mexican state inside the country to adopt the national shield, on the crest or upper part of the state coat of arms. The toponym of Huaxyacac: In the 15th century the Mexicas established a camp in this valley which they called Huaxyacac, which in Nahuatl means “At the tip or nose of the huaje”, the origin of the word ...
Each of the 31 states of Mexico and Mexico City has a separate coat of arms. [1] Each Mexican state flag contains the respective state arms, typically on a white ...