What do the symbols mean on the Missouri flag?
Like most flags, Missouri’s state flag is full of symbolism and meaning. The flag was designed by Marie Elizabeth Watkins Oliver and adopted March 22, 1913, nearly 100 years after Missouri gained statehood.HistoryThat Missouri was the 24th state admitted to the Union is symbolized by the blue band which surrounds the state seal on the state flag. This band contains 24 white stars.ColorsThe flag contains three colored bands: red, white and blue. Red represents valor, the blue represents vigilance and justice, and the white band is symbolic of purity.Coat of ArmsThe center of Missouri’s flag displays the state’s coat of arms. In the coat of arms there are three sections. One is dedicated to the federal government and is represented by an eagle. On the other side is a grizzly bear, which represents bravery and strength, and a crescent moon, which represents Missouri’s potential and its status as the second state to be formed from the Louisiana purchase.Other SymbolsSurrounding the coat of
