This Wednesday, like every May 18, the Cockade Day. On this occasion, the commemoration takes place under a singular event, since throughout the day the 2022 census is carried out throughout the country.
the rosette It was created in 1812 during the First Triumvirate at the request of Manuel Belgrano. The goal behind the National symbol was to grant a distinctive in the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata. In addition to this, they sought to unify the colors of the army, promote national unity and distinguish themselves from enemies.
Yes ok, The badge was created on February 18, in 1835, the Federal Council of Education decreed May 18 of each year as the definitive date to commemorate the Cockade Day in the country. Since then, the rosette has been used on the right side of the chest, both on the day of its creation and on different national dates.
In this sense, in addition to being used on the day of its creation (February 18), as of May 18, the Week of May begins, so the use of the badge can be seen until May 25. , as happens every year.
The rise of the cockade
On February 13, 1812, the also creator of the flag, Manuel Belgrano, proposed the creation of the rosette. There, just five days later, the First Triumvirate approved the use of the national insignia of, at that time, the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata.
Feliciano Antonio Chiclana, Manuel de Sarratea, Juan José Paso and Bernardino Rivadavia, were in charge of submitting the letter to the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. There, the use of the color red, which formerly characterized the Armed Forces, was rejected.
It should be distinguished that the rosette It was the first national symbol to emerge, since the shield, the anthem and the flag itself would later arrive. According to data provided by the Belgranian National Institute, originally, the rosette it had a light blue center and a white exterior.
