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| The Delaware State Flag
The State Flag of Delaware, with the colors of the confederacy features the images on the Great State seal of the farmer and the militiaman guarding the crest. It serves as a symbol of honor, heritage and regional pride and is displayed at state buildings. There is an Order of Precedence for flags. State Flags are displayed in order as they entered the Union - Delaware has the honor of being the first state. Ratified the Constitution: December 1, 1787
Delaware is the 1st state
Date the flag was adopted: 1913 |
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Facts on the Delaware State Flag Etiquette
Facts and information about flying the ensign and the display of the Delaware Flag: | Delaware State Flag 
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Delaware State Car Flags
Car Flags are often displayed to represent of an individual's allegiance to their state. Delaware 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 Delaware State Flag
The Delaware flag is the official identifying symbol of the state, the design of which is established by law in the constitution of the "First State". What does the flag stand for? The colors, devices and emblems displayed on the Delaware State Flag are not arbitrary but have a definite symbolic meaning. The description, history and meaning of the symbols and colors of the Delaware Flag are as follows:
| Capital: Dover
Date of Statehood: 7 December 1787
(1st state)
"First State"
Ratio: 3:4 | | |
 | What is the design of the Delaware state flag? | | | | The design is a buff colored diamond shape on a field of colonial blue, with the coat of arms of the state of Delaware inside the diamond | | What does the diamond shape symbolize? | | | | The diamond shape in the center of the flag reflects the comment of Thomas Jefferson that DE is a "jewel" among the states due to its location on the eastern coast of the country | | What are the colors and what do the colors mean, or symbolize, in heraldry? | | | | The colors of buff and colonial blue are not shown in ancient heraldry. These colors were the colors worn by the state's soldiers during the Revolutionary War | | | | The color blue in heraldry symbolizes vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justice | | What is the shape and flag ratio? The 'Hoist' is the width and the 'Fly' is the length. | | | | The ratio is 3:4 meaning it is 3 units tall for every 4 units wide. | | What is the history of the Delaware State Flag? | | | | The state seal was first adopted on January 17, 1777, and contains the coat of arms | | | | the words "December 7, 1787," indicated the day on which Delaware was the first state to ratify the federal Constitution. | | | | Delaware therefore became the first state in the Union, and the flag takes precedence in such national events as the inauguration of the president | | When was the ensign adopted? (Most US flags were designed in 19th & 20th centuries) | | | | It was officially adopted on July 24, 1913 | | The Delaware flag is kept and used as required by the code specified in the constitution of the state. |
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Delaware State Flag for Kids | Meaning, History & Symbolism | | "Liberty and independence" motto | | Find the history, symbols and meaning of the ensign | | Meaning, History, Symbols and Origin for kids | | Meaning, symbols, design, description and history | | Interesting facts, info, flag and picture of the flag | | Official Nickname "First State" | | Meaning of the flag for schools, kids and children |
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Delaware State Flag for Kids
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