The flag of the
U.S. state of Washington consists of the state seal (which bears
an image of George Washington) on a field of dark green with gold
fringe being optional. It is the only U.S. state flag with a field
of green as well as the only state flag with the image of an
American president.
History
The design was adopted in 1923, prior to which Washington had no
official state flag. At the turn of the 20th century, Washington
state residents flew a blue military flag with President
Washington's profile in gold according to information on the
Washington Secretary of State's Web site. Later unofficial flags
were similar to today's flag but featured the state seal in gold
on a green or purple field.
Reproduction
Because the seal must be stitched on both sides, the flag is the
most costly state flag in the United States. People who wish to
duplicate the Washington state flag must send two copies of their
version of the flag to the Washington Secretary of State. If
approved, the secretary will then send one copy of the flag back
to its maker marked "approved" and keep the other on file.
According to state law (RCW 1.20.010), "The official flag of the
state of Washington shall be of dark green silk or bunting and
shall bear in its center a reproduction of the seal of the state
of Washington embroidered, printed, painted or stamped thereon.
The edges of the flag may, or may not, be fringed. If a fringe is
used the same shall be of gold or yellow color of the same shade
as the seal. The dimensions of the flag may vary."
Sterling Silver Charm of Washington |
