Chile flag patch

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Size: 6.5 x 4 cm (2.56 x 1.57 inch) The Chilean flag consists of two vertical stripes of equal height. The top stripe is white and the bottom one is red. In the top left hand corne r of the flag, over the white stripe, sits a blue square of the same height as the white stripe. In the middle of the blue square is a white five-pointed star. Meaning: The red stripe represents the blood of patriots who fought for Chile's independence. The white stripe symbolizes the snow of the Andes Mountains; while the blue stripe represents the sky. The star on the flag stresses the fact that Chile is a Unitarian republic, and not a federal republic. History: The Chilean flag was adopted on October 18, 1817, making it one of the oldest flags in the world. Chile gained independence from Spain on February 12, 1818. Interesting Facts: Chilean protocol says the flag can hang either horizontally or vertically, but the star must always be located in the top-left corner. The Chilean flag looks similar to the state of Texas' flag in the United States (source: worldflags101). Show more