American State Flags

The research of flag poles and ensigns is my most exiting hobby. The standards 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 from the battle for independence; those flags based on the standards of the Confederacy; those hoisted before joining the Union or based on flags of the countries to which they once belonged; and the fourth category are those derived from militia colors; and those emerging from design competitions or local circumstances.

Our states initially did not fly flags from state flag poles, but used seals and coat of arms only. Then there came a time when flags were indeed designed and made for certain militia. Also, certain badges were made and countless uniforms came into being. Certain current state flag designs are based on badges and historical uniforms.

The state flag of Connecticut is fascinating to me. The arms dates back to colonial times and shows three vines. The motto is titled: \”He who brought us over will sustain us.\” The flag was in fact used in this form during the Civil War.

As far as Delaware is concerned, their flag is hoisted nicely on American flag poles of all kinds. Buff were the colors of the state militia. The flag was initially just blue, but the buff diamond containing the state coat of arms was added in 1913.

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 on top of the flag\’s field. The current flag is hoisted on mainly home and garden type flagpoles in the state. It was adopted in \’05.

Like other state standards, the state flag of New Hampshire has a blue field, with on top the state emblem. It has been flying around for a while from state flagpoles. It was in fact adopted back in \’09.

The blue color used on the NV flag is different from other state standards. The cobalt blue colored background features a silver star on the left side. This star is surrounded by the state name. It became the official standard for Nevada back during the early nineties. It has been hoisted proudly on state flag poles for about two decades.

I enjoyed writing this text and by so doing have had the opportunity to present a few state flags to you, which can be seen in different area of our nation hoisted on home and garden type commercial flagpoles, and such. Chances are that many state flags will change slightly as time progresses.

From an early age, I have always had a special interest in aluminum flag poles.