A Emblem is a symbol in which a figure is represented, meanwhile, generally at the bottom of it an explanatory text or slogan is usually written, which of course alludes to what is represented with the mission of reinforcing the symbol, the image.
Symbol that represents a figure and is usually accompanied by a text or slogan
The aforementioned concept was very popular between the centuries XV and XVIII, has a Greek origin, which in Greek terms implies that which is placed inside or, failing that, enclosed. In these times it was quite common to find emblems, enigmatic images, which were accompanied by a phrase or legend that helped when deciphering the dark moral sense of the image.
Elements that compose it
The classic emblem is made up of three elements: the figure (It is generally incorporated into an engraving, although it can also appear embroidered, painted; the figure turns out to be fundamental when it comes to the moral precept to be transmitted, because it must be able to achieve that it is recorded in the memory of the receiver), title (Sometimes it can be a sentence or in other cases of an acuity that remains cryptic and almost always written in the Latin language; its mission is to give clues to be able to complete what the image wants to convey to us; it appears in the upper part of the figure in question or inside the engraving) and the explanatory text (Its objective is to link what the figure transmits and expresses the title; this text usually appears in the form of a verse, using the language of the recipient to which it was intended; in addition to describing the figure, it tries to explain the morality of which it is the carrier ).
Patriotic emblems: flag, shield, cockade, anthem
The emblems have had a fantastic use throughout the history of humanity, as we have already pointed out, while they have been used and continue to be used as representations of national sentiment, of the nationalism of a nation, as a symbol of political history. Among the national emblems we must mention the flag, the shield, the cockade, the national anthem, undoubtedly the most popular and known by all of us who belong to a nation.
They have a huge history because most of these arose from the independence feats of the nation that welcomes and creates them and for example, in addition to the long history they have on their backs, the citizens of that country and the that they are not the most absolute respect for them.
Making fun of them, tarnishing them in some sense, will be considered a very serious offense and surely whoever does it will have the punishment that the law provides for these despicable and little patriotic acts of course.
Generally, during the national dates or the remembrance of a national hero, these emblems take on special importance since they are also displayed as a tribute.
So surely, on the anniversary of, for example, the nation's independence, the national anthem will be sung, the flag will be raised, a special place with the flag will be toured, and officials and citizens will have the national cockade hanging on their chests.
Respect and honor them
In addition, respect and love for these emblems create a bond between the citizens of the country and that is why it is so important to know their stories, commit to their appreciation and defense at any time.
We must never allow someone to insult them when they see or hear them and if this happens we must denounce it so that whoever does it receives a punishment, this defense reinforces our ties with the homeland and with others.
Thanks to the success achieved by the emblems, its own literature was developed, which promoted and collected emblems of different reasons such as: on flora, fauna, classical mythology, history, biblical situations, among others.
Symbolic representation of something
On the other hand, the term emblem refers to the symbolic representation of somethingSuch is the case of the white dove that is used as an emblem of peace, or the balance with two emblematic saucers that is historically used to represent justice.
