Saturday, November 02, 2002
State Flags, Day 10 -- The Conclusion
VIRGINIA
Deep blue field features state seal of Virginia on center. Seal features female figure Virtue, standing atop a fallen tyrant (signified by the fallen crown, scourge, and chain). Seal reads "VIRGINA" above and "SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS" below.
Yeah, it's a seal with words and detailed figures. But come on, it says "Sic Semper Tyranis." How many other flags have the words of assassins on them? Or a cool scene straight out of early American ideology?
Harkens back to revolutionary time. And the assassination of Lincoln.
Seal does read "VIRGINIA."
At least the seal's not too cluttered.
Virtue really needs to learn how to properly hold a sword. Somebody's going to get hurt.
WASHINGTON
Green field with the state seal in the center. Seal featues the bust of George Washington.
I like the green field, but I just don't like putting people on flags. Let alone real, historical ones. That never even came close to visiting the place his visage now represents.
OK, they named the state after him. Is that all they have to say? Guess so.
Well, if you can't recognize GW from the dollar bill, they do say "WASHINGTON" on the seal.
Well, at least you don't have to try to include Washington's smallpox scars ...
OK, we definitely need a state flag rejuvenation project.
WEST VIRGINIA
White field with a blue border. Center of field contains state coat of arms. Coat of arms features two figures, a farmer and miner, flanking a rock with the date "JUNE 20, 1863" inscribed upon it. A "Liberty Cap" is atop two crossed rifles, and beneath that is a ribbon reading "MONTANI SEMPER LIBER!". The shield is surrounded by a rhododendron wreath and another ribbon reading "STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA."
I like the blue border / white field effect, but the coat of arms is a bit much.
Coat of arms does a good job describing the Hoopie State.
As always.
Detailed figures, etc.
Shoot, Gomer, them Hoopies done good!
WISCONSIN
Dark blue field with state coat of arms in center. Above coat of arms is "WISCONSIN" and below it is "1848." Coat of arms features a sailor, a miner, a badger, a cornucopia, a pile of lead, various equipment, an Old Glory shield in the center, and a ribbon reading "FORWARD."
Ugh, this is as busy as can be. With words. And the Gordon's Fisherman.
Remember those maps in the encyclopedias that have the little figures showing the natural resources of various states and countries? WI's flag looks a bit like that.
HELLO, My name is ______.
Yeah, sure.
Again, I repeat my call for flag rejuvenation.
WYOMING
Blue field with a thin white inner border and thicker red outer border. A white bison dominates the field, and the b&w state seal is centered on its heart. Seal features a cowboy, a miner, and a bunch of words.
Despite the presence of the seal, I've always liked Wyoming's flag. I mean, it looks like they use it for target practice!
Bison = western, and the seal. Equal rights, etc.
Pretty well known, I think.
Again, the detailed seal.
If it didn't have the seal, it would be even cooler.
And thats it, boys and girls! Thanks for reading!
# posted by Eric @ 3:19 PM 
