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[[File:Bandera de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires.svg|thumb|right|250px|The flag of Buenos Aires.]][[File:Arms of Buenos Aires (Flag).svg|thumb|right|160px|Arms shown in the flag of Buenos Aires.]] |
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| Name = Buenos Aires |
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The '''flag of [[Buenos Aires]]''', the capital of [[Argentina]] was originally designed in 1580, but it was officially adopted on October 24, 1995. It shows the [[coat of arms]] of the [[House of Habsburg]], as the flag has an eagle on a white background. The use of Habsburg symbols comes from [[Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor|Charles V]] of the Habsburg dynasty, who was [[Monarchy of Spain|king of Spain]] when Buenos Aires was originally founded in 1536. The city was eventually abandoned, but it was refounded in 1580, during the reign of Charles V's son, [[Philip II of Spain|Philip II]].{{Citation needed|date=November 2020}} |
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| Image = Bandera de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires.svg |
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| Symbol = {{FIAV|110000}}{{FIAV|normal}} |
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| Proportion = 9:14 |
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| Adoption = {{start date and age|1995|10|24}} |
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| Design = A black crowned eagle holding a Calatrava cross with its left foot with four young eagles at its feet |
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| Designer = [[Juan de Garay]] |
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The '''flag of [[Buenos Aires]]''' is the official [[flag]] used by the different areas and dependencies of the Government of the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. adopted on October 24, 1995.<ref name=":0" /> |
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==Symbolism== |
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The eagle represents [[Spanish colonization of the Americas|Spanish colonization]], the |
The flag contains the city's first [[Coat of arms of Buenos Aires|coat of arms]] on a white field. This is a completely different coat of arms than the one adopted in 2012. The eagle represents [[Spanish colonization of the Americas|Spanish colonization]], the {{ill|Calatrava cross|es|Cruz de Calatrava}}, used by the military [[Order of Calatrava]], represents [[evangelism]], the crown represents [[Monarchy of Spain|monarchy]] and the four eaglets represent four cities that were founded in that period: [[Santa Fe, Argentina|Santa Fe]], La Trinidad (Buenos Aires), [[Corrientes]] and [[Concepción del Bermejo]]. |
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==Protocol== |
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The proportions of the flag were established in Article 2, which established the proportions of 9:14, with the shield placed in the center. The flag must always be flown together with the [[Flag of Argentina|national flag]], the flag must be in all local government offices.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=30 November 2019 |archive-date=16 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716182923/http://www2.cedom.gov.ar/es/legislacion/institucional/simbolos/index3.html |url-status=dead |title=Institucional - Atributos y Símbolos - Dirección General Centro Documental de Información y Archivo Legislativo (CEDOM) |url=http://www2.cedom.gov.ar/es/legislacion/institucional/simbolos/index3.html}}<!-- auto-translated from Spanish by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> |
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[[File:Bandera de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (1978).svg|thumb|150px|Flag used during the visit of the [[Juan Carlos I]] in 1978.]] |
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The earliest mention of the coat of arms dates back to 20 October 1580, when [[Juan de Garay]], the founder of the city, decreed the recognition of [[Saint Martin of Tours]] as the city's [[patron saint]] and introduced the [[coat of arms]]. The coat of arms designed by de Garay is [[Argent (heraldry)|Argent]] (white) shield with a [[Sable (heraldry)|sable]] (black) [[Eagle (heraldry)#Eagle rousant|essorant]] (rousant) eagle facing left{{efn|name=Rules of heraldry|"In heraldry, directions are determined from the viewpoint of the person holding the shield from behind. Some believe Juan de Garay made an error, as animals in heraldry typically face to the right. However, cases where an animal's head is turned to look backward follow heraldic conventions and are described as "[[Attitude (heraldry)|regardant]]".}}. In its raised right leg, the eagle holds the [[gules]] (red) cross of Calatrava. There are four chicks next to the eagle. The eagle has four chicks at its legs and a crown.<ref name="floresta">[http://www.la-floresta.com.ar/buenosaires.htm Página do Bairro da Floresta - Constituição, bandeira, escudo e Código contravencional da Cidade de Buenos Aires] {{in lang|es}}</ref><ref>[http://www.sandanzas.com.ar/history_buenos_aires.php?ididioma=3 Sandanzas] História de Buenos Aires. Página visitada em 4 de setembro de 2011.</ref> |
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The coat of arms devised by de Garay was used in a very limited way and was quickly forgotten. [[Jacinto Lariz|Jacinto de Lariz]], [[Governorate of the Río de la Plata|Governor of Rio da Prata]], approved a new coat of arms on 5 November 1649, immediately introducing it into temporary use, but which was not sent for royal approval and therefore remained technically unofficial until 1856. This coat of arms depicts a dove above the water with an [[anchor]] sticking out of it, and over time two sailing ships also appeared on it. |
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In 1978, [[List of mayors and chiefs of government of Buenos Aires City|Mayor]] [[Osvaldo Cacciatore]] took care of changing the local shield, restoring the original coat of arms with the eagle, but changing the color black to yellow. Cacciatore also created the prototype of the later city flag. Since it was a personal decision of the mayor that was never sanctioned, these flags and the modified coat of arms themselves did not become official symbols and were only used during the visit of the [[King of Spain]] in 1978.<ref name="hist">[http://www.angelfire.com/realm/jolle/argentina/bairesdf.htm Historical Flags - Argentina-Provincias]</ref> |
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| ⚫ | On 28 September 1995, the [[Buenos Aires City Legislature|City council]] of Buenos Aires passed ordenance 49.669, which established the city flag. The ordenance came into effect with decree 1.291 on October 24, 1995.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Bandera de La Ciudad|url=https://www.buenosaires.gob.ar/laciudad/simbolos-de-la-ciudad/bandera-de-la-ciudad|access-date=2020-11-02|website=Buenos Aires Ciudad - Gobierno de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires|language=es}}</ref> The first article states that the official city flag features a white field with the shield designed in 1580 by Juan de Garay in its center.<ref name="hist">[http://www.angelfire.com/realm/jolle/argentina/bairesdf.htm Historical Flags - Argentina-Provincias]</ref> |
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==Unofficial flag of La Boca== |
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| image1 = República de La Boca.svg |
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| caption1 = Unofficial flag of La Boca |
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| image2 = Bandiera di Genova (3-2).svg |
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| caption2 = [[Flag of Genoa]] is also frequently used in La Boca due to its [[Liguria|Ligurian]] heritage. |
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Cultural institutions in the [[La Boca]] neighborhood sometimes use the so-called "Republic of La Boca" flags. This is the national [[flag of Argentina]], with the [[Sun of May]] replaced by the [[Emblem of Italy#Kingdom of Italy|Italian coat of arms]] and [[Phrygian cap]]. The origins of the flag date back to an [[urban legend]] according to which in the second half of the 19th century, a district inhabited by [[Italian Argentines|Italian immigrants]] declared independence. Since 1907, the "Republic of La Boca" has been re-declared several times as a [[micronation]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Fundación Museo Histórico de La Boca |title=República de La Boca |url=https://museohistoricodelaboca.org.ar/Rep%C3%BAblica-de-La-Boca/ |website=Bienvenidos Museo Histórico de La Boca}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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*[[Coat of arms of Buenos Aires]] |
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*[[Flag of Buenos Aires Province]] |
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*[[Flag of Prussia]] |
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*[[List of Argentine flags]] |
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==Notes== |
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Latest revision as of 17:50, 19 November 2024
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| Use | Civil and state flag   |
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| Proportion | 9:14 |
| Adopted | October 24, 1995 |
| Design | A black crowned eagle holding a Calatrava cross with its left foot with four young eagles at its feet |
| Designed by | Juan de Garay |
The flag of Buenos Aires is the official flag used by the different areas and dependencies of the Government of the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. adopted on October 24, 1995.[1]
Symbolism
[edit]The flag contains the city's first coat of arms on a white field. This is a completely different coat of arms than the one adopted in 2012. The eagle represents Spanish colonization, the Calatrava cross, used by the military Order of Calatrava, represents evangelism, the crown represents monarchy and the four eaglets represent four cities that were founded in that period: Santa Fe, La Trinidad (Buenos Aires), Corrientes and Concepción del Bermejo.
Protocol
[edit]The proportions of the flag were established in Article 2, which established the proportions of 9:14, with the shield placed in the center. The flag must always be flown together with the national flag, the flag must be in all local government offices.[2]
History
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The earliest mention of the coat of arms dates back to 20 October 1580, when Juan de Garay, the founder of the city, decreed the recognition of Saint Martin of Tours as the city's patron saint and introduced the coat of arms. The coat of arms designed by de Garay is Argent (white) shield with a sable (black) essorant (rousant) eagle facing left[a]. In its raised right leg, the eagle holds the gules (red) cross of Calatrava. There are four chicks next to the eagle. The eagle has four chicks at its legs and a crown.[3][4]
The coat of arms devised by de Garay was used in a very limited way and was quickly forgotten. Jacinto de Lariz, Governor of Rio da Prata, approved a new coat of arms on 5 November 1649, immediately introducing it into temporary use, but which was not sent for royal approval and therefore remained technically unofficial until 1856. This coat of arms depicts a dove above the water with an anchor sticking out of it, and over time two sailing ships also appeared on it.
In 1978, Mayor Osvaldo Cacciatore took care of changing the local shield, restoring the original coat of arms with the eagle, but changing the color black to yellow. Cacciatore also created the prototype of the later city flag. Since it was a personal decision of the mayor that was never sanctioned, these flags and the modified coat of arms themselves did not become official symbols and were only used during the visit of the King of Spain in 1978.[5]
On 28 September 1995, the City council of Buenos Aires passed ordenance 49.669, which established the city flag. The ordenance came into effect with decree 1.291 on October 24, 1995.[1] The first article states that the official city flag features a white field with the shield designed in 1580 by Juan de Garay in its center.[5]
Unofficial flag of La Boca
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Cultural institutions in the La Boca neighborhood sometimes use the so-called "Republic of La Boca" flags. This is the national flag of Argentina, with the Sun of May replaced by the Italian coat of arms and Phrygian cap. The origins of the flag date back to an urban legend according to which in the second half of the 19th century, a district inhabited by Italian immigrants declared independence. Since 1907, the "Republic of La Boca" has been re-declared several times as a micronation.[6]
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ "In heraldry, directions are determined from the viewpoint of the person holding the shield from behind. Some believe Juan de Garay made an error, as animals in heraldry typically face to the right. However, cases where an animal's head is turned to look backward follow heraldic conventions and are described as "regardant".
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Bandera de La Ciudad". Buenos Aires Ciudad - Gobierno de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-11-02.
- ^ "Institucional - Atributos y Símbolos - Dirección General Centro Documental de Información y Archivo Legislativo (CEDOM)". Archived from the original on 16 July 2020. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ Página do Bairro da Floresta - Constituição, bandeira, escudo e Código contravencional da Cidade de Buenos Aires (in Spanish)
- ^ Sandanzas História de Buenos Aires. Página visitada em 4 de setembro de 2011.
- ^ a b Historical Flags - Argentina-Provincias
- ^ Fundación Museo Histórico de La Boca. "República de La Boca". Bienvenidos Museo Histórico de La Boca.
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