At the bottom of the Mexican coat of arms are oak and laurel branches tied with a ribbon in the national colors. These branches come from older classical symbolism often used in coats of arms, monuments, and patriotic images.

The oak branch is commonly associated with strength, while the laurel branch is associated with victory or honor. Together, they frame the founding image with ideas of national strength, dignity, and triumph. They are less famous than the eagle and serpent, but they are part of the complete official coat of arms.