Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is an interesting example of the dark blue variant of the Flag of Argentina. The darker shade of blue was first used on the 1819-1820 flag and later became the flag chosen by Juan Manuel de Rosas after his rise to power and in the newly created Argentine Confederation from 1829-1835. Although this flag is not 200 years old, it is believed to have been created as a commemorative flag during the Pre-WWI era, or possibly for Flag Day celebrations. National Flag Day is a holiday dedicated to the Argentine flag and the commemoration of its creator, Manuel Belgrano. It is celebrated on 20 June, the anniversary of Belgrano's death in 1820, a date designated in 1938.
The flag measures 34 ½” x 27” and features three stripes alternating dark blue, white, and dark blue. Each stripe is 9 inches high. In the center stripe, there is an emblem known as the Sun of May (Sol de Mayo), which is a golden sun. Historian Diego Abad de Santillán claimed that the Sun of May was a representation of the Inca sun god Inti. The overall condition is quite nice, with no extensive damage aside from age toning and fading. However, there are a few moth nips scattered throughout the body and also on the Sun of May.
A fantastic example that comes more than ready for further research and display.
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