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Ultimate Battle of Mexico

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    #242
    Collie D
    Registered Users Posts: 11,311 ✭✭✭✭Collie D


    Guerrero for the Jaguar lad and the other one is a bit ****.


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    #243
    KathleenGrant
    Registered Users Posts: 3,777 ✭✭✭KathleenGrant


    Guerrero
    The flag of the state of Guerrero is, like most current Mexican state flags, the coat of arms centered on a white field.
    The coat of arms of Guerrero was adopted in 1951. Its shield is charged with a Jaguar warrior; the crest shows an Aztec headdress.



    Chihuahua
    The flowers on the upper section are apple tree flowers, which represent the state, as Chihuahua is the main apple producer in Mexico.

    The main body of the shield outlined by a laurel wreath symbolises the triumphs of the people of Chihuahua.

    The bigger section on the top has a blue field for the sky and the three main hills of the City of Chihuahua. Also included are a mining hoist, a portion of the aqueduct of the state's capital and a mesquite tree, all representative of the state.

    The central section has a field with sixteen pieces which represent the votes to and against the foundation of the City of Chihuahua. Over them are the faces of a Spaniard and a Tarahumara looking at each other which represent the different races. The lower section, with a blue field, the front of the Cathedral of Chihuahua in gold.
    The words "VALENTÍA, LEALTAD, HOSPITALIDAD" mean "Courage, Loyalty, Hospitality" in Spanish.




    I absolutely love the symbolism and colour of the Chihuaua flag but the combination of the jaguar warrior and the Aztec headdress swing it for me

    Guerrero


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    #244
    Purgative
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    Guerrero Jaguar man all the way


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    #245
    ari101
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    Ah Guerrero, I have issues with both but this is simpler and the dude is wearing a cat suit ;)


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    #246
    Pawwed Rig
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    Guerrero for the Aztec warrior


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    #247
    Omackeral
    Registered Users Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    I've seen enough, this needs a mercy killing.

    Guerrero advances to the final


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    #248
    Omackeral
    Registered Users Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    This is the grand final of the Ultimate Battle of Mexico. We will announce the winner of this competition at 9PM. Your finalists are;
    Tlaxcala

    State Capital: Tlaxcala

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    Group A Runner-Up
    Round 2 def. Puebla
    QF Final def. Jalisco
    SF Final def. Coahuila

    VS

    Guerrero

    State Capital: Chilpancingo

    thumb2-flag-of-guerrero-4k-silk-flag-mexican-state-guerrero-flag.jpg

    Group C Winner
    Round 2 def. Oaxaca
    QF Final def. Chiapas
    SF Final def. Chihuahua


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    #249
    ari101
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    Do we PM or vote on thread? I got this wrong last time :D


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    #250
    KathleenGrant
    Registered Users Posts: 3,777 ✭✭✭KathleenGrant


    Vote here or in PM Omack?


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    #251
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users Posts: 85,351 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    I'll vote for

    Tlaxcala

    State Capital: Tlaxcala
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    #252
    KathleenGrant
    Registered Users Posts: 3,777 ✭✭✭KathleenGrant


    In Mayan mythology, the jaguar was seen as one of the rulers of the “Xibalbá” (the Underworld) and as such, a symbol of the night sun and darkness.

    The Jaguar Warriors were members of one of the most elite military units of the Aztec empire. The knights of their kingdom, they were full-time soldiers whose ferocity on the battlefield was unmatched. Off the battlefield, they were expected to exhibit equally strong leadership skills.

    Both the jaguar and eagle Aztec warriors wore distinguishing helmets and uniforms. The jaguars were identifiable by the jaguar skins they wore over their entire body, with only their faces showing from within the jaguar head. The eagle Aztec warriors, on the other hand, wore feathered helmets including an open beak.

    Interest reading I think.


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    #253
    cdeb
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    I like the red and white, but Guerrero has to win here. It's white and a crest, like most of the Mexican flags, so it's an appropriate winner. And it's got something weird but not too out there in the crest, in jaguar man. Guerrero.


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    #254
    Purgative
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    Guerrero man in a cat suit


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    #255
    Omackeral
    Registered Users Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    ari101 wrote: »
    Do we PM or vote on thread? I got this wrong last time :D
    KathleenGrant wrote: »
    Vote here or in PM Omack?

    Apologies, on thread is fine here folks!!!!!!


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    #256
    Barna77
    Registered Users Posts: 3,271 ✭✭✭Barna77


    Guerrero
    It's more Mexican than the other one, which could be anywhere in Spain. The irony ....:pac:


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    #257
    Collie D
    Registered Users Posts: 11,311 ✭✭✭✭Collie D


    Guerrero - Not seeing whatever everyone else is on the other one. Plus jaguar man.


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    #258
    KathleenGrant
    Registered Users Posts: 3,777 ✭✭✭KathleenGrant


    Guerrero for me.
    I love the jaguar warrior and the Aztec headdress. Striking and a symbol of an ancient heritage. The colours, the shape, the symbolism....everything.


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    #259
    ari101
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    Tlaxcala gets my vote, overall it is my favourite flag of the bunch, I feel bad that it is a lot in part to the simple addition of red but it is the better flag :)


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    #260
    Zaph
    Registered Users, Subscribers Posts: 47,282 ✭✭✭✭Zaph


    Guerrero, it's got a man wearing a wild animal, what other reason to vote for it do you need?


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    #261
    Omackeral
    Registered Users Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    And your winner...... Jaguar Man
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    Guerrero wins the Ultimate Battle of Mexico


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    #262
    Collie D
    Registered Users Posts: 11,311 ✭✭✭✭Collie D


    Thanks for running


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    #263
    Purgative
    Registered Users Posts: 2,509 ✭✭✭Purgative


    Good result a worthy winner.


    Thanks for running it Mack, I enjoyed and learnt a bit on the way.


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    #264
    ari101
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    Not my fav but this is a democratic process ;)

    Thanks Mack!!! :D


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    #265
    Barna77
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    Very appropriate :D


    Thanks Mack for running the show again


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    #266
    Zaph
    Registered Users, Subscribers Posts: 47,282 ✭✭✭✭Zaph


    That was fun, thanks for running it Omack. A very worthy winner, can't get much more Mexican than an Aztec warrior.


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    #267
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users Posts: 85,351 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    A great tournie again Mac, thanks for running, sorry I did not vote enough
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    #268
    KathleenGrant
    Registered Users Posts: 3,777 ✭✭✭KathleenGrant


    Thank you for this Omack. I love these tournaments. I also must thank you for the renewed interest you have given me in the last year in vexillology. I am really taken with it now.

    Time for the nerd alert meme:D


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    #269
    Omackeral
    Registered Users Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    KathleenGrant wrote: »
    Thank you for this Omack. I love these tournaments. I also must thank you for the renewed interest you have given me in the last year in vexillology. I am really taken with it now.

    Time for the nerd alert meme:D
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    In all seriousness that’s excellent to hear. I’m glad. I just like hearing how people’s opinions differ on something as trivial as pieces of cloth and/or colour schemes.

    There’s a monster version of one of these Ultimate Battle tournaments coming in April. Hope to get a good bit of interest in that one.


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    #270
    SineadSpears
    Registered Users Posts: 2,645 ✭✭✭SineadSpears


    Ah bummer I missed this one.


    The Mexicans have some really lovely flags!

    Most certainly I would have voted for everything with a crown on it - very Dolce and Gabbana.
    The second flag on the first page, Tlaxcala, with the skulls - very Alexander McQueen.

    I didn't like the weird arm flag. Didn’t like the gun one. Didn’t like the chihuahua that got so far.
    & in the end, wasn't too keen on the winner either.

    Bit too cartoonish after my mind converting flags into designer silk neck scarves that I would proudly wear thinking I were oh so classy :P


    Nice tournament all the same :)


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    #271
    Omackeral
    Registered Users Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    Nice insights Sinead. To be honest it was a bit of a bonus tournament as I had a an unexpected night to myself so threw it together quickly. I am hoping to have a lot more involvement when I do my next major one, it’ll be quite a lot bigger and a lot more varied. It’s gonna be a continental affair is all I can say...


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