The Flag of Cundinamarca It has undergone various changes throughout history. During a period, when the first demonstrations were held in favor of independence, the department adopted the flag of Santafé de Bogotá.
This flag was composed of two horizontal stripes of the same dimensions, with the upper yellow and the lower red.
The use of this flag lasted little and was quickly replaced by another symbol, which was used as a standard in the battles against the Spanish. This flag was formed by a red cross on a yellow background.
In 1813 Antonio Nariño designed the flag that is currently used in the department of Cundinamarca.
This flag consists of three strips of the same thickness arranged horizontally. From top to bottom, the colors are light blue, toasty yellow and red.
History
The history of the flag of Cundinamarca begins with the independence cry of 1810. This demonstration took place on July 20 of that year in the city of Santafé de Bogotá, nowadays Bogotá.
In this demonstration the participants wore rosettes (circular badges with hanging strips) and banners.
In these the red and yellow colors were observed, which were the colors of the flag of the New Kingdom of Granada; That's what one of the Spanish colonies in America was called.
For a short period Cundinamarca adopted the flag of Santafé, which was formed by two horizontal bands of the same dimensions. The upper fringe was yellow, while the lower fringe was red.
Flag of the regiments of Cundinamarca
In 1811 the government of Cundinamarca created a new flag that would be used in the regiments of the state. This symbol was the one used in military campaigns against the Spanish.
It was a simple flag that retained the colors of the rosettes of 1810. It was formed by a red cross on a yellow background.
In the barracks located on the left were the coats of arms of Cundinamarca, Castilla y León. The exact arrangement of these blazons is unknown.
Antonio Nariño and the Cundinamarca flag
In 1813 Antonio Nariño, president of the Free State of Cundinamarca, accepted the task of designing the symbols that would represent the department; not only the flag but also the coat of arms.
The result was a tricolor flag, composed of three horizontal stripes and of equal dimensions. The colors of this flag were light blue, toasted yellow and red.
In the middle of the flag was the coat of arms designed by Nariño himself.
The shield shows an eagle in a position to lift the flight. In one of its claws holds a sword, while in the other holds a grenade.
On the eagle the inscription"Die or Win"was read. In the lower part was written"Cundinamarca".
This flag was used until 1814, when the United Provinces of New Granada were formed. Years later, this pavilion was to be used again.
Flag of the Federal State of Cundinamarca
In the 1850s, the Grenadian Confederation was created and the Free State of Cundinamarca became the Federal State of Cundinamarca. With the new territorial division new symbols were established, both shield and flag.
The flag was formed by three vertical stripes of the same dimensions. From left to right, the stripes were red, navy blue and toasted yellow.
In the blue strip was the coat of arms of the federal state. This shield was different from the one created by Nariño.
It was oval, with a blazon divided into three horizontal stripes. Behind the coat of arms was the flag of Colombia and on this there was a flying eagle.
This flag was in force from June 15, 1857 until November 26, 1861.
Flag of the Sovereign State of Cundinamarca
In 1861 Colombia was renamed the United States of Colombia. Cundinamarca became the Sovereign State of Cundinamarca. New symbols also arrived for the state with the new denomination.
The flag of the Sovereign State of Cundinamarca consisted of three stripes, of which the first was larger than the others.
From top to bottom, the colors of this flag were toasted yellow, navy blue and red. In the center was the coat of arms.
This was similar to what had been used until then. It was oval and had an inscription that read"United States of Colombia"and"Sovereign State of Cundinamarca".
This flag was in force from November 26, 1861 to August 5, 1886.
Flag of the department of Cundinamarca
In 1886, Cundinamarca became the department of Cundinamarca. With this the flag and the previous shield were abolished and the symbols that had been created by Antonio Nariño were retaken.
These symbols have been used since then up to the present. However, some changes were made to the design of the shield.
Instead of praying"Die or Overcome", now it says"Free and Independent Government of Cundinamarca".
The official flag of Cundinamarca does not carry the coat of arms, although there are cases in which its use is accepted.
For example, the flag that is displayed in the governor's office has the coat of arms of the department embroidered.
Meaning
The colors yellow and red of the flag are inheritance of the Spanish Crown, since these are the colors of the pavilion of this nation.
The yellow color represents justice, perseverance, power, wealth, splendor and joy.
The color red symbolizes freedom, victory, courage and honor. On the other hand, the azure blue, which was added in 1813, represents the mantle of the Virgin Mary.
References
- Coat of arms of the Sovereign State of Cundinamarca. Retrieved on November 15, 2017, from wikipedia.org
- Colombia - Departments and Capital District. Retrieved on November 15, 2017, from crwflags.com
- Cundinamarca Department. Retrieved on November 15, 2017, from wikipedia.org
- Cundinamarca Department (Colombia). Retrieved on November 15, 2017, from crwflags.com
- Cundinamarca Independent State. Retrieved on November 15, 2017, from crwflags.com
- List of Colombian Flags. Retrieved on November 15, 2017, from wikipedia.org
- The 1813 Flag - Cundinamarca. Retrieved on November 15, 2017, from crwflag.com