What was the eagle on Spain's flag prior to 1981?
The eagle that appeared on Spain's flag was the Eagle of Saint John:
- It dates back to the Catholic Monarchs (late 15th century).
- Saint John the Evangelist is often depicted with an eagle, and they adopted it as a personal and religious symbol.
It represented things such as divine protection and Christian faith.
- The coat of arms with the Eagle of Saint John was restored (1930s-40s).
Why was it removed?
After the Transition:
- The 1978 Constitution established a democratic Spain and a secular state (it has no official religion, although it cooperates with the Church, etc.).
- In 1981, the current coat of arms, without the eagle, was approved in order to:
Break with the symbols of Francoism.
- Have a more neutral, historical, and democratic coat of arms that represents everyone.
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