First Flag of Argentina (Celeste y Blanca)

First Flag of Argentina (Celeste y Blanca)

Construction sheet: First Flag of Argentina (Celeste y Blanca)
Construction sheet

Description

  • The 'Celeste y Blanca' was the original Argentine flag designed by Manuel Belgrano in 1812 during the Argentine War of Independence — two light blue (celeste) stripes flanking a white centre
  • Belgrano chose the celeste and white from the colours of the Buenos Aires cockade
  • The flag was first raised on 27 February 1812 on the banks of the Paraná River
  • The Sun of May was added later
  • Construction: three horizontal bands of celeste (top), white, and celeste. No sun emblem. Ratio approximately 5:8

Trivia

  • The 'Celeste y Blanca' (sky blue and white) flag is used for official state purposes
  • Argentina has slight variations for civilian and state use
  • This variant emphasizes Argentine national identity and tradition

First Flag of Argentina (Celeste y Blanca)

The 'Celeste y Blanca' was the original Argentine flag designed by Manuel Belgrano in 1812 during the Argentine War of Independence — two light blue (celeste) stripes flanking a white centre. Belgrano chose the celeste and white from the colours of the Buenos Aires cockade.

The 'Celeste y Blanca' (sky blue and white) flag is used for official state purposes. Argentina has slight variations for civilian and state use. This variant emphasizes Argentine national identity and tradition.

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