Army of the Three Guarantees

The Army of the Three Guarantees (Spanish: Ejército Trigarante or Ejercito de las Tres Garantías ) was a military unit during the Mexican War of Independence.

Their creation was decided on 24 February 1821 plan of Iguala. It was named after the three specified in the Plan of Iguala guarantees which should defend them: religion, independence and unity. On the same day the tailor José Magdaleno Ocampo presented ordered by the leader of the army, Agustin de Iturbide flag. This is considered the forerunner of today's flag of Mexico, which is why this date is now celebrated as Día de la Bandera.

A number of insurgents, but also royalist military joined the army. The new viceroy Juan O'Donojú met on 24 August 1821 Itúrbide in Córdoba where they signed the Treaty of the same name recognized the independence of Mexico.

On September 27, 1821, the army coming from different directions marched into Mexico City.

After achieving independence and accession to the throne as Emperor of Mexico Iturbide's Army of the Three Guarantees the foundation for today's Mexican army.

• History of Mexico
• Military Association ( historical )