Mexico Flag

Mexican flag decorations are everywhere these days, from boardrooms to back porches to college dorms, thanks in part to a popular association with American holidays like Cinco de Mayo. You have more options than ever to show your love of the original Mexican flag, including the ever-popular mini-flag which can be sat on a desk with one of our flag bases.

So whether you’re throwing a party to celebrate Mexican Independence Day or you just want to share your love of Mexican history, this bright, high-quality flag of Mexico is a perfect choice.  Viva la Mexico! 

OUTDOOR MEXICO FLAGS

Outdoor Mexico flags are made from durable dyed nylon, ideal for flying everyday. This American-made outdoor Mexico country flag has a strong heading and brass grommets for flying on most any size flagpole, including house mounted poles. The 3’ x 5’ flag is our most popular size, but you can choose from a variety of sizes. See what size is best with what flag pole in the handy chart below:  

Key features of the outdoor national flag of Mexico include:

• American Made
• Authentic design
• 100% nylon
• Sewn edges
• Canvas heading
• Brass grommets

INDOOR MEXICO FLAGS

Indoor Mexico flags are finished with a pole sleeve and fringe, which gives them an elegant look when completed with an oak indoor display pole.Respect the fringe and please refrain from mounting indoor flags on the wall. To see what flag pairs best with your flagpole, consult the chart below.

These flags and indoor display sets are great for schools, churches, and embassies, to name a few. The highlights of the indoor Mexico country flag are: 

• American Made
• Authentic design
• 100% dyed-nylon
• Golden yellow fringe
• Lined pole sleeve w/ leather tabs

The Mexican flag is seen by millions each day, waving proudly at government buildings in the bustling capital of Mexico City, and decorating cars and trucks on highways stretching internationally from Tijuana to Houston. Its bold, bright red and green colors call to mind the festive spirit of the Mexican people, while the Mexican coat of arms in the center is a constant reminder of the country’s origins, stretching back to the ancient Aztec empire.

HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN FLAG 

The Mexican War of Independence was fought from 1810-1821, and for those eleven years, Mexico had no official flag. Since Mexico was not yet a nation of its own, its national flag was still in question. Mexico’s independence from the Spanish empire was fiercely battled and hard-won, and their sovereignty as an independent nation was finally recognized in 1821. At that time, the Mexican flag was in its early stages: the distinctive red, green and white coloring had been chosen, but the Mexican coat of arms had yet to be added. That defining feature wouldn’t come until 1865 – when Mexico’s Emperor Maximillian decided to add a colorful dash of Aztec history to the flag’s center.

An ancient Aztec legend tells the story of how the great city of Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City) came to be. The story goes that the Gods told the people to look for an eagle, sitting on a cactus, devouring a serpent. Wherever they saw this eagle, said the Gods, would be the spot where their new city would be built.

The flag of Mexico now famously displays a mighty eagle, serpent clutched in its talons, perched atop a prickly pear cactus.