Flag of Argentina

The national flag of Argentina dates from 1812. It is a triband, composed of three equal horizontal bands coloured light blue, white and light blue. In 1818, a yellow Sun of May was added to the center.

Related Topics:
Flag - Argentina - 1812 - Triband - 1818 - Sun of May

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The full flag featuring the sun is called the 'Official Ceremony Flag' (Spanish: Bandera Oficial de Ceremonia). The flag without the sun is considered the 'Ornamental Flag' (Spanish: Bandera de Ornato). The ornamental version must always be hoisted below the Official Ceremony Flag. In vexillological terms, the Official Ceremony Flag is the civil, state and war flag and ensign, whilst the Ornamental Flag is an alternate civil flag and ensign.

Related Topics:
Spanish - Vexillological - Ensign

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Both versions are equally considered the national flag.

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