The flag actually dates back all the way to 1580 and the founder Juan de Garay.
The cross that the eagle holds comes from the Order of Calatrava, a military monastic order, and symbolizes the evangelization of the Americas. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Calatrava
The four baby eagles symbolizes other cities in colonial Argentina.
The flag has been criticized for its monarchistic and imperialistic symbolism.
Also interesting is that the eagle looks to the sinister (to the right, seen from the front), contrary to heraldic convention.
Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Buenos_Aires
Official site: https://buenosaires.gob.ar/...
A blog post about the flag: https://heraldicaargentina.blogspot.com/...
Honestly this flag is lit, an amazing spin on the design and symbolism of the classic black eagle found in so many different flag. My only gripe is that, as a flag, it is more like a coat of arms placed onto a boring white background.
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