Missouri State Flag

Missouri State Car Flags
Car Flags are often displayed to represent of an individual's allegiance to their state. Missouri State car flags are used by their owners as mobile emblems of their home. Car flags are usually made from strong materials and are attached to a car via a pole and clip window attachment.

History, Description, Colors and Symbols of the Missouri State Flag
The Missouri flag is the official identifying symbol of the state, the design of which is established by law in the constitution of the "Show Me State". What does the flag stand for? The colors, devices and emblems displayed on the Missouri State Flag are not arbitrary but have a definite symbolic meaning. The description, history and meaning of the symbols and colors of the Missouri State Flag are as follows:

	What is the design of the Missouri state flag?
		The design is a field of blue, white and red horizontal stripes containing an image of the Seal of Missouri (see the above enlarged picture of the Missouri seal design)
		The red, white & horizontal stripes represent the national colors of the United States
		The seal on the flag is surrounded 23 small stars representing each of the other states of the Union when Missouri became the 24th state
		A canopy of stars above the seal on a lighter blue background repeats this symbolism. The large star represents Missouri
	What do the stars symbolize in heraldry?
		The star is an emblem of the unity of all things and the essence of the life force
		The star is also a symbol of truth and constancy
	What do the bears symbolize?
		The grizzly bears  support the seal and symbolize the state's strength and the courage of its citizens.
		In heraldry the bear symbolizes strength and bravery and the bear is the emblem of ferocity in the protection of kindred.
	What does the image on the seal symbolize?
		The image on the seal features the image of the US seal emphasizing the loyalty of the state to the nation
		The white crescent on the blue background symbolizes Missouri at the time of its statehood. It had a small population and wealth but hoped it would increase like the new or crescent moon
		The front facing helmet above the seal represents state sovereignty.
		The helmet with an image representing an olive branch on either side, symbolizes peace.
	What are the colors and what do the colors mean, or symbolize, in heraldry?
		The color red is a symbol of hardiness, bravery, strength & valor
		The color blue symbolizes vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justice
		The color white is a symbol of peace and honesty
		The American combination of red, white and blue symbolizes revolution and freedom
	What is the shape and Missouri flag ratio? The 'Hoist' is the width and the 'Fly' is the length.
		The ratio is 10:17 meaning it is 10 units tall for every 17 units wide.
	Who designed the Missouri State Flag?
		The name of the designer was Marie Elizabeth Watkins Oliver
	What is the history of the Missouri State Flag?
		1861: During the Civil War (1861-1865) the Missouri state militia carried a flag bearing the Missouri coat of arms featuring the grizzly bear, the bald eagle, olive branches,  arrows and a crescent moon with the words "United We Stand, Divided We Fall"
		1913: This design became the central feature of a design by Marie Elizabeth Watkins Oliver that was adopted as the official Missouri State Flag in 1913.
	When was the Missouri Flag officially adopted by the state's legislature? (Most US flags were designed in 19th & 20th centuries)
		The flag was officially adopted September 4, 1913
	The Missouri flag is kept and used as required by the code specified in the constitution of the state.

Meaning of the Missouri State Flag for schools, kids and children