| What is the design of the Wisconsin state flag? |
| | The design is a field of azure blue containing an image of the Seal of Wisconsin flanked by a miner and a sailor and a picture of a badger |
| What do the male figures symbolize? |
| | A sailor and a miner, holding the tools of their trade, are supporters of the shield & represent the shipping and mining industries and their importance to the early economy of the state |
| What does the badger symbolize? |
| | The badger is the state animal and is a symbol of tenacity, and protection |
| What does the shield symbolize? |
| | The shield is based on the state's coat of arms containing pictures to represent the occupations which Wisconsin is known for including agriculture (the plow), mining (the pick and shovel), manufacturing (the arm and hammer) and navigation (the anchor). |
| Below the shield are images of a pyramid of 13 lead ingots representing mineral wealth including copper and a cornucopia (horn of plenty) symbolizing prosperity and abundance |
| 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 white is a symbol of peace and honesty |
| 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. |
| What is the history of the Wisconsin State Flag? |
| | 1863: Originally designed for use during the Civil War when regiments from Wisconsin wanted a flag for the battlefield |
| | 1913: Wisconsin statutes specified the design of the flag |
| | 1979: Wisconsin's flag was modified in 1979 to add "Wisconsin" and "1848", the year Wisconsin was admitted to the Union. The changes were made n order to distinguish it from the many other blue U.S. state flags |
| When was the Wisconsin State Flag officially adopted by the state's legislature? (Most US flags were designed in 19th & 20th centuries) |
| | It was officially adopted September 17, 1979 |
| The Wisconsin flag is kept and used as required by the code specified in the constitution of the state. |