Presidential Sash Meaning; its history- Millennium Group

In accordance with article 34 of the Law on the Shield; the National Flag and Anthem, the presidential sash is the representation of the national flag, which It is the emblem of the Federal Executive Branch.

Likewise, only the President of the Republic may use it in strips of equal width placed longitudinally during his six-year term.

How did the presidential band come about?

The presidential sash is said to be symbol of Guadalupe Victoria, who was the first president of Mexico, when he came to power with the installation of the Republic in 1824.

However; there is a slight confusion because he wore ‘The Order of Guadalupe’, a kind of necklace with the colors green, white and red.

In 1843, the presidential sash is seen by the former president Antonio López de Santa Anna, later installed and used by Benito JuárezPorfirio Díaz and to date.

However, there is a precedent with Plutarco Elías Calleswhich in 1924 used the presidential band with the corresponding protocol.

Elements of the Presidential Band

Its form and surrounding protocol are heritage of European royalty so its elegance and beauty synthesizes one of the best distinctions in Mexico.

The band covers the entire height of the chest, this means that He carries the nation on his chest; “I am accepting all Mexicans in my heart.”

The elements that characterize it are:

• The satin shades in accordance with the Law of the Shield and the Flag; green, white and red.
• The national coat of arms has a Pantone, which has to be as close as possible to the original; always carries French gold canetilla.
• At the bottom, it is finished with a laurel embroidery.
• He brooch is gold with ruby ​​emeraldSometimes the diamond is green, white and red (as requested by the president-elect), which increases its cost.
• He color order With the national coat of arms, the green stripe at the top, white in the middle and red at the bottom must be respected.

In 2010, the band had a transformation approved by Congress, as it decided to change the order of the colors, with red at the top.

His argument was that this is how the flag would look on its side but prior to the arrival of López Obrador to the Presidency, the Congress reformed the law again so that the band would have the green color on top again.

How much does the presidential sash cost?

Its price is differentiated by certain characteristics, an example of this is that normally, the eagle’s eye on the national coat of arms is fantasy, however; Some presidents have requested it brilliantly.

Another example is the gold brooch, which has a green ruby ​​emerald, but there are those who request it with three colors (green, white and red), which increases its cost.

The presidential sash is valued between 80 thousand to 200 thousand pesos.

“La Principal” Where are the presidential bands manufactured?

The Mainis the store where since 1907, They have manufactured the presidential bands of all administrations up to former president Miguel de la Madrid.

Subsequently, The presidential band was commissioned to various workshops, taking care of and respecting the design required by law, so that the elected Executive could choose the one he likes the most.

In November 2006 when Andrés Manuel López Obrador proclaimed himself legitimate president in the zócalo, used a band made by artisans from Guerrero, which he kept in his halfway house in the Roma neighborhood.

But it was in 2018, when Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s team decided to commission the presidential band in “La Principal.”

At what times can the president of the Republic wear it?

The presidential sash is regulated in four sections, which are:

1. The colors.
2. The form.
3. The exclusive use is by the president.

The only four occasions in which the president can use it are:

• The transmission of Executive Power
• Government report to Congress
• Cry for independence
• Reception of credentials from ambassadors and accredited ministers of other nations

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