Almost half a century after its institutionalization, the Coat of Arms of the State of Puebla continues to present inconsistencies in its graphic representation. It was officially declared official by a decree published on August 19, 1977, in the Official Gazette of the State Government, during the administration of former Governor Alfredo Toxqui Fernández de Lara.
Adelaida Ortega Cambranis, daughter of the coat of arms’ creator, Salvador Ortega Salazar, denounced the absence of a single, respected version of the state emblem. She explained that, during a documentary and digital search, she was unable to locate any official archive that fully preserved the original design approved by Congress. “We can’t keep inventing the Coat of Arms of Puebla. We reviewed archives and libraries, and it’s nowhere to be found,” she stated.
During their online search, Adelaida and her team identified at least ten different versions of the coat of arms, all with alterations in colors, shapes, and shading. She explained that the original design does not contain gradients or added visual effects; All the elements are flat and have precise symbolism.
“My father had knowledge of heraldry and worked hard on the design. He created a simplified design, but with a strong historical content. He involved my sisters and me in the process. He chose the colors, and we supported him,” Ortega Cambranis recalled.
Source: e-consulta
