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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]
English: Coat of arms of Mexico. Español: Escudo Nacional de México , conforme con el modelo diseñado por Francisco Eppens Helguera y adoptado oficialmente por el Decreto del 17 de agosto de 1968, ratificado por la Ley sobre el escudo, la Bandera y el Himno Nacionales, vigente desde el 24 de febrero de 1984.
Note that it may still be copyrighted in jurisdictions that do not apply the rule of the shorter term for US works (depending on the date of the author's death), such as Canada (70 years p.m.a.), Mainland China (50 years p.m.a., not Hong Kong or Macao), Germany (70 years p.m.a.), Mexico (100 years p.m.a.), Switzerland (70 years p.m.a.), and other countries with individual treaties.
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.
This file depicts the coat of arms, banner, or emblem of Mexico, one of its states, municipalities, or any other political subdivision, or a similar distinctive symbol belonging to an international or "recognized" organization, or NGO, operating in or outside of Mexico.
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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 background. Gallery