Each country has a symbol that represents it; This can be a flag, a shield or even an animal or plant species. It identifies its people, its culture and customs before the world eye. Among these emblems, the cockade stands out, a cloth, with the colors of the flag, in a circular shape, which is accompanied by two other long pieces arranged in an inverted V shape. This can also be used to identify, for example, the planes of a certain division or any other vehicle that is put into use during the war, by being represented on the numbers of the same.
Originally, rosettes were ribbons, of one or more colors, which were given a spherical shape or similar to that of a rose, to distinguish soldiers from different countries or followers of a certain political party; these men used to put it on their hats. Likewise, the knights of the medieval tournaments wore folded ribbons of various colors on their clothing, accessories that were also painted on their shields, in order to identify them.
Currently, rosettes are used as national symbols in various countries, especially in Latin America. In some, such as Venezuela or Chile, its use was in decline over the years, until it was no longer considered a national emblem. In Bolivia and Paraguay, together with the flag and the shield, it is considered one of the most important symbols; being used in parades or civic events that take place during the national month. In Spain it is only used when, within the political or military sphere, a person is promoted, that is, it represents the distinction.
