| What is the design of the Nevada state flag? |
| | The design is a cobalt blue field on which the canton section contains two sagebrush branches encircling a silver star with the text "Nevada" and "Battle Born". |
| What does the sagebrush symbolize? |
| | The sagebrush is native to North America and is the state flower of Nevada. Native American Indians used the leaves of sagebrush for medicine and sagebrush bark for weaving mats |
| What does the star symbolize? |
| | The lone silver star represents the Nevada State Mineral, Silver, and the wealth of mineral resources within the state |
| | According to the ancient laws of heraldry a star symbolizes honor, achievement and hope. |
| What does the banner "Battle Born" refer to? |
| | The words "BATTLE BORN" on the gold scroll above the star testify that Nevada was born during a period of great conflict. Nevada was admitted to the union during the Civil War |
| What are the colors and what do the colors mean, or symbolize, in heraldry? |
| | The color blue symbolizes vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justice |
| | The color green is a symbol of the earth, agriculture, fertility and hope, joy and love |
| | The color yellow or gold is a symbol of the sun, generosity and wealth |
| What is the shape and flag ratio? The 'Hoist' is the width and the 'Fly' is the length. |
| | The ratio is 2:3 meaning it is 2 units tall for every 3 units wide. |
| Who designed the Nevada State Flag? |
| | The name of the designer was Louis Schellbach III |
| What is the history of the Nevada State Flag? |
| | 1905: The first flag was created in 1905 by Colonel Harry Day and Governor John Sparks . In this design 36 stars were featured on a blue background with the words "Silver" and "Gold", reflecting the mineral resources, at the top and bottom respectively. "NEVADA" was in the center. See the picture above |
| | 1915: The design was changed to feature the Coat of Arms and the motto the words "All For Our Country" instead of reflecting the silver and gold resources. |
| | 1926: Due to high manufacturing costs of the 1915 design, a contest was held in 1926 to find a new design. Louis Schellbach, III won the contest. His design specified that the word "Nevada" should circle the points of the star. |
| | 1929: The placement of the state’s name was subject to debate and it was decided that the name should be displayed in a semi circle beneath the star and a bill adopting this design was signed into law |
| | However, the name continued to be placed around the star in error for more than 60 years! |
| | 1991: The legislature finally corrected the error |
| When was the Nevada State Flag officially adopted by the state's legislature? (Most US flags were designed in 19th & 20th centuries) |
| | It was officially adopted July 25, 1991 |
| The Nevada flag is kept and used as required by the code specified in the constitution of the state. |