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The endless Spanish heritage in the US. Why does one of its key states honor Castile?
It is known by many that the Alabama state flag is a tribute to the Cross of Burgundy, so important in the history of Spain, but the Castilian reference in its shield is less known.The current shield was officially adopted in 1939 and pays tribute to all the countries that at some point exercised sovereignty over the territory: Spain, France, Great Britain, the Confederation and the United States.
This is the reason why, in the upper right quarter, we can see the emblem of Castilla y León, which represents Spanish sovereignty over Alabama between the 16th century and the end of the 18th century.
That one of the most important states in the United States uses this symbol, with its characteristic rampant lion and the golden castle on a red background, is further proof of the glorious Spanish past on the continent.


