arms of many Latin American nations. The coat of arms of Haiti includes a Phrygian cap to commemorate that country's foundation by rebellious slaves. The cap had also been displayed on certain Mexican coins (most notably the old 8-reales coin) through the late 19th century into the mid-20th century. Today, it is featured on the coats of arms or national flags of Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua and Paraguay. The Phrygian cap in Latin American coats of arms Coat of arms of Argentina Coat of arms of Bolivia Coat of arms of Colombia Coat of arms of Cuba Coat of arms of El Salvador Coat of arms of Haiti Coat of arms of Nicaragua Reverse side of the flag of Paraguay on the Seal of the Supreme Court In popular culture In the Belgian comic franchise The Smurfs, the eponymous Smurfs are typically depicted wearing Phrygian-like caps. Announced in November 2022, the official mascots of Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, named The Phryges, were based on the cap. Gallery See also List of hats and headgear Bashlyk Kolah namadi Pointed hat of Iron Age Eurasia Balaclava (clothing) Barretina Beret Bonnet (headgear) Cap Chullo Pileus (hat) Liberty cap – a species of fungus in the family Hymenogastraceae, native to Europe the cap of which bears a close resemblance to the Phrygian cap and from which it takes its name. Liberty pole Monmouth cap The Smurfs References External links Caps Costume in the French Revolution National symbols of Argentina National symbols of Colombia National symbols of Cuba National symbols of El Salvador National symbols of Haiti National symbols of Nicaragua Cap American Revolution Pointed hats National symbols of the United States Medieval European costume American Revolutionary War History of Asian clothing History of clothing (Western fashion) Clothing in politics Headgear in heraldry Liberty symbols Canadian fashion