Thursday 8 December 2016

Connecticut State Flag History

By Ned Johns


Connecticut is bordered by two major East Coast states, Massachusetts and New York, and serves as a suburb for many of their city workers. Connecticut has been historically important due to its major waterways and easy access to the Atlantic Ocean. Native Americans of Connecticut belonged to many of the Algonquian Indian family, the Pequot tribe being the strongest.

In spite of the fact that Connecticut was the fifth settlement to sign, the Constitution of the US in 1788, it didn't have any state banner to call its own. An exceptional Connecticut Flag must be arranged. This was seen by the Anna Warner Bailey Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, who moved to Governor William Coffin, with their proposition. Accordingly it was arranged and they were the creators of the Connecticut Flag. In 1895, the Governor acquired a proposition to the Connecticut General Assembly, for the Connecticut Flag. At last, the official Connecticut Flag was received on 1897.

The dimensions and features of the Connecticut Flag are as per the criteria decided by the Connecticut Flag Law. The Connecticut Flag measures 4 feet, 4 inches in width and 5 feet, 6 inches in length. On a brilliant azure blue field, there is a decorative argent white shield. The state calls this the rococo design, which is marked by fantastic curves and ornamental patterns.

The shield bears the photos of 3 grape vines supporting 3 groups of dim grapes. The edges of the shield are designed with gatherings of oak seeds and white oak leafs. Underneath the seal, a parted white lace with cocoa and gold fringes, bears the state motto of Connecticut. The 3 groups of grapes stand for the 3 provinces of Saybrook, New Haven, and Connecticut, which together shaped Connecticut in 1665. Vines are connected with ceaseless fellowships and grapes are said to be harbingers of favorable circumstances. The oak leaves and oak seeds are capable images of ancient history, perseverance, and vitality.

It is thought by some that the number of supported grape vines represents three colonies, New Haven, Saybrook and Connecticut (Hartford), which merged as "Connecticut" by 1665. Grapes are symbolic of good luck, felicity and peace--evidence of God's kindness and the goodness of providence. Vines represent strong and lasting friendships. Of course, grape vines are often associated with wine makers.

The Connecticut Flag is symbolic of the history of the state and bears the magnificent Arms of the State on either side. There is a barrage of cheap and inferior Connecticut flags being imported and sold, that do not comply with the flag statute. This is bad for a number of reasons. Imported flags are cheaply made and more importantly, the designs, materials, colors, and methods of printing do not compare well with the better quality, longer-lasting, and correctly designed flags made by American manufacturers. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Connecticut flag for the future.




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