 | What is the design of the New Hampshire state flag? |
| | | The design is a field of blue containing an image of the Seal of New Hampshire encompassed with a laurel wreath, a symbol of victory (see enlarged picture above) |
| What does the ship symbolize? |
| | | The ship is a representation of the 32 gun frigate Raleigh, flying the flag of the United States. The Raleigh was built in Portsmouth, in Rockingham County, New Hampshire in 1776 and was the first of the thirteen warships that the Continental Congress authorized for the US Navy in 1775 |
| | | The USS Raleigh was the first ship to carry the American flag into sea battle |
| | | According to the ancient laws of heraldry a ship was an early symbol of the Christian church as a place where the voyagers of faith could gather and sail over the rough areas of life to the good destination God had for them. |
| What does the laurel leaf symbolize? |
| | | A laurel wreath is a symbol of victory dating to back to ancient Greece and Rome |
| | | Nine stars are interspersed in the laurel wreath to commemorate that New Hampshire was the 9th state |
| 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 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 New Hampshire Flag? |
| | | The name of the designer is unknown |
| What is the history of the New Hampshire Flag? |
| | | The first flags in the state were flown by the military. |
| | | 1909: New Hampshire legislature officially adopted a state flag in 1909 |
| | | 1931: Legislature defined the exact description of the seal due to previous artistic distortions |
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| When was the New Hampshire State Flag officially adopted by the state's legislature? (Most US flags were designed in 19th & 20th centuries) |
| | | It was officially adopted November 30, 1931 |
| The New Hampshire flag is kept and used as required by the code specified in the constitution of the state. |
 | The Missing Granite Rock
There is an inaccuracy due
to the modernised impression of the state flag and seal. The large gray granite rock or boulder has disappeared - the official state nickname is "the Granite State". The official description of the seal in the New Hampshire Statutes, Section 3:9 reads "...a granite boulder on the dexter side..."Refer to the New Hampshire Seal for additional facts and information |  |
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