Flag of Delaware

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Flag of Delaware

The flag of Delaware consists of a sand-colored diamond on a light blue base, with the seal of Delaware in the center of the diamond . Below the diamond is the date December 7, 1787 in white letters, which indicates the day on which Delaware became the first state to ratify the US Constitution. The colors of the flag reflect the colors of General George Washington's uniform .

The seal in the center of the flag was adopted on January 17, 1777. It shows a sign with horizontal stripes in green, blue and white. A sheaf of wheat, an ear of corn and an ox are depicted on the strip, symbols of Delaware's agriculture. There is a sailing ship above the sign. The shield is flanked on the left by a farmer and on the right by a soldier. Under the sign is the state's motto, "Liberty and Independence" (in German: Freedom and Independence). These symbols are also found on the seal of Delaware .

The current flag was adopted on July 24, 1913. Troops from Delaware had already waved a similar flag during the American Civil War .

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