Research Of Flag Poles And State Standards
The research of flag poles and standards is my greatest hobby. The standards attached to American commercial flag poles of the component states of the United States of America fall into five categories: number one, those flags using symbols dating from the War of Independence; and then there are those flags based on the standards of the Confederacy; category number three are those flown before joining the Nation or based on flags of the countries to which they once belonged; and the fourth category are those derived from militia colors; and those emerging from design competitions.
States initially did not hoist flags on state flagpoles, but used emblems only. Then there came a time when flags were indeed designed and made for military groups. Also, certain badges were produced and various uniforms were developed. Certain current state flag designs are based on badges and historical uniforms.
The flag of FL, for example, is very much a historic flag. It features a red colored saltire, on a white field. The seal of the state is super positioned right on top The flag’s design was adopted right around the turn of the last century.
As far as Delaware is concerned, their flag is hoisted nicely on American flag poles of all kinds. Buff were the colors of the state militia. The flag was at first just blue, but the buff diamond containing the state coat of arms was added in 1913. Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution, and so bears this date on its flag.
The flag of Massachusetts was double sided for a long time during the 1900’s. The back side showed a pine tree, one of the oldest colonial emblems. The coat of arms has been the same for a long time.
Like other state standards, the state flag of New Hampshire has a blue field, with on top the state seal. It has been flying around from state flag poles. It was adopted back in ’09, some one hundred years past.
The last one I will present in this article today is the flag of New Jersey. The arms date from the 18th century, and the buff field represents the color worn by the state regiments during the War of Independence. The shield of the state arms shows three ploughs, thus symbolizing agriculture. The flag in this form became the state flag during the previous century.
I enjoyed writing this text and by so doing have had the opportunity to present a few state flags to you, which can be seen in different area of our nation hoisted on garden type commercial flag poles. There is a good chance that many state flags will change slightly as time progresses.
I have been in this area of expertise for decades. During work days I seek to further develop flag poles, especially tall commercial flag poles and research flags.
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