What is the flag of Delaware made up of?
Q: What is the flag of Delaware made up of?
A: The flag of Delaware consists of a buff-colored diamond on a field of colonial blue, with the coat of arms of the state of Delaware inside the diamond.
Q: What is the significance behind the colors of Delaware's flag?
A: The colors of the flag reflect the colors of the uniform of General George Washington.
Q: What symbols are depicted in the coat of arms of Delaware on the flag?
A: The coat of arms on the flag depicts a shield of horizontal green, blue, and white stripes. On the stripes are a sheaf of wheat, an ear of corn, and an ox standing on grass, all representing Delaware's agriculture. Above the shield is a sailing ship. Supporting the shield are a farmer on the left and a soldier on the right.
Q: What is the date that appears on the Delaware flag and what does it signify?
A: The date December 7, 1787, appears below the diamond on the flag, declaring the day on which Delaware became the first state to ratify the United States Constitution.
Q: What is the state motto of Delaware and where is it located on the flag?
A: The state motto of Delaware is "Liberty and Independence" and it is located below the shield on the flag.
Q: When was Delaware's current flag adopted?
A: Delaware's current flag was adopted on July 24, 1913.
Q: How did Delaware's flag rank in a survey conducted by the North American Vexillological Association (NAVA)?
A: In 2001, a survey conducted by the North American Vexillological Association (NAVA) placed Delaware's flag 52nd in design quality out of the 72 Canadian provincial, U.S. state and U.S. territorial flags ranked.
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