American State Flags
The study of flags is my greatest hobby. The flags hoisted on U.S. commercial flag poles of the different states of the United States of America fall into five distinct flag-groups: those flags using emblems dating back to the battle for independence; and then there are those flags based on the flags of the Confederacy; category number three are those used before joining the Nation or based on those of the countries to which they once belonged; and the fourth category are those derived from colors used by militias in the past; and those emerging from local circumstances.
Our states initially did not fly flags from state flag poles, but used seals and coat of arms only. A time came when flags were indeed designed and made for military groups. Also, certain badges were produced and various uniforms were developed. Certain current state flag designs are based on badges and historical uniforms.
I enjoyed my visit to Connecticut. The arms dates back to American historical times and displays three vines. The motto means, “He who brought us over will sustain us.”
The flag of the state of Ohio is unique in its design since it is non-rectangular in shape. It was officially adopted in the year 1902, and John Eisemann made the design. This banner displays five horizontal stripes in the colors red and white. A blue chevron is displayed on the hoist side of the flag. Within the chevron seventeen white stars are found as well as red and white colored O.
Montana’s flag is one of the worst designed flags in our Nation. This flag’s backdrop is blue and has an image of the state seal superimposed on the background. The current flag is hoisted on mainly home and garden type flag poles in the state. It was adopted some seven years ago.
The previous emblem, showing an American frigate under construction, is the state seal and dates back to 1775. The flag was adopted in 1909 and was revised some years, and like others was originally used by the military.
The last one I will present in this article today is the flag of New Jersey. The arms date from 1777, and the buff field represents the color worn by the state regiments during the War of Independence.
My dad probably taught me the greatest facts on state standards. They aren’t hard to find since many American fly their state flags from home flag poles.
As a young boy, I have always had a keen interest in steel flag poles.