Although not in
common use in
smaller units, Santa
Anna allowed the
San Patricios
to fly a war banner
during the war. The
green banner, made
by peasants
according to Mexican
publications, had on
one side a golden
harp surmounted by
the Mexican Coat of
Arms with a scroll
on which was painted
"Libertad
por la Republica
Mexicana".
Under the harp was
the motto of "Erin
go Bragh!" On the
other side was a
figure, made to
represent St.
Patrick, in his left
hand a key and in
his right a crook or
staff resting upon a
serpent. Underneath
was added "San
Patricio”. 20
No known existence
of the flag exists
today, although a
couple of
reproductions have
been made.
