Flag and seal of Idaho

Flag of Idaho

The flag of Idaho consists of the state seal on a field of blue. The words "State of Idaho" appear in gold letters on a red band below the seal. The current flag was adopted in 1907 and modified slightly in 1957.

Design

The flag's design features the Great Seal of the State of Idaho in the center. The seal depicts a miner and a woman representing equality, liberty, and justice. Various elements within the seal symbolize the state's natural resources and industries, including a pine tree, a sheaf of grain, and a cornucopia. The blue field represents the sky and the mountains of Idaho.

History

The original flag of Idaho was adopted in 1907. The design was based on a flag carried by the First Idaho Infantry during the Spanish-American War. In 1957, the flag was modified to standardize the design of the state seal and to ensure uniformity in the flag's appearance.

Usage

The flag of Idaho is used by the Governor of Idaho, state government buildings, and during official state ceremonies. It is also displayed at public schools and other state institutions.

Seal of Idaho

The Great Seal of the State of Idaho was designed by Emma Edwards Green, the only woman to design a state seal. The seal was adopted in 1891 and features symbols representing the state's natural resources and industries. The Latin motto "Esto Perpetua" (Let it be perpetual) appears on the seal, reflecting the state's commitment to enduring values and prosperity.

See also

• List of Idaho state symbols
• Flags of the U.S. states and territories
• Seal of Idaho