The blue and white colors were chosen by Manuel Belgrano during the May Revolution, representing the sky and clouds. The Sun of May (Sol de Mayo) is a replica of an engraving on the first Argentine coin, representing Inti, the Incan sun god.
History
First raised in 1812 in Rosario. The Sun of May was added to the center in 1818. The official flag of the nation.
Construction
A 9:14 ratio. A horizontal triband of light blue, white, and light blue. The Sun of May, with 32 rays (16 straight, 16 wavy), is centered in the white band.
Color Meanings
light-blue: The sky and the colors of the House of Bourbon
white: Clouds and the purity of the independence ideal
yellow: The Sun of May representing the Inca sun god Inti
