AUGUSTÍN DE ITURBIDE MEXICAN SHIELD/COAT-OF-ARMS SEAL 1821-1823

México, D.F: (unidentified), 1821. image: 12x9cm; page: 22x16cm. b/w engraving on laid paper with partial water mark on far right edge. (Fine). Item #120975

Agustín de Iturbide declared the independence of the Mexican Empire in September 1821 after signing the Treaty of Córdoba. Late in 1821, Agustín de Iturbide, was proclaimed emperor first by the people and then by the Supreme Congress, officially as a temporary measure until a member of European royalty could be persuaded to become monarch of Mexico. In 1823, a revolt against Iturbide established the United Mexican States. While Agustín was emperor this shield was used on the national flag until in 1823 when he was deposed.

The Regency of the First Mexican Empire consulted the Sovereign Provisional Governing Junta regarding the form and coat of arms the National Flag should take. On October 7, 1821, a commission was formed comprising Manuel de la Sota y Riva, Pedro José Romero de Terreros, and Francisco Manuel Sánchez Tagle; Carlos María de Bustamante and Juan Francisco Azcárate also participated. On November 2, the Provisional Governing Junta issued a decree concerning the imperial coat of arms, seal, and standard, which established: "The arms of the empire for all types of seals shall consist solely of a prickly pear cactus growing from a rock rising out of the lagoon, with an eagle wearing an imperial crown standing upon it with its left foot, flanked by flags, drums, and arms; furthermore, the national standard and army flags shall be tricolor, permanently adopting the colors green, white, and red in vertical stripes, with a crowned eagle depicted on the white stripe..." This is the seal.

Price: $500.00