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Flag Of Oklahoma (1925–1941)
The flag of Oklahoma, also known as the Oklahoma flag, is a rectangular Glossary of vexillology, field of sky blue on which is placed an Osage Nation, Osage war shield with six crosses and seven pendant eagle feathers above the word 'Oklahoma' in white. Superimposed onto the crosses of the war shield is a Ceremonial pipe, calumet (peace pipe) and an olive branch. History Oklahoma's first flag was adopted in 1911, four years after List of U.S. states by date of statehood, statehood. The flag featured a large centered white star Fimbriation, fimbriated in blue on a red field. The 46 (number), number 46 was written in blue inside the star, as Oklahoma was the forty-sixth state to join the Union (American Civil War), Union. It was designed by Ruth D. Clement, a founder of the state branch of the Daughters of the Confederacy. A contest, sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution, was held in 1924 to replace the flag, as red flag (politics), red flags were closely associ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glossary Of Vexillology
Flag terminology is the nomenclature, or system of terms, used in vexillology, the study of flags, to describe precisely the parts, patterns, and other attributes of flags and their display. Flag types Flag elements Basic patterns Flags often inherit traits seen in traditional European heraldry designs and as a result patterns often share names. Techniques in flag display Illustrations Flag illustrations generally depict flags flying from the observer's point of view from left to right, the view known as the obverse (or "front"); the other side is the reverse (or "back"). There are some exceptions, notably some Islamic flags inscribed in Arabic, which is written from right to left; for these the obverse is defined as the side with the hoist to the observer's right. See also * Vexillological symbol Notes References External links * {{Vexillology Vexillology Vexillology Vexi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Oklahoma (1911–1925)
The flag of Oklahoma, also known as the Oklahoma flag, is a rectangular Glossary of vexillology, field of sky blue on which is placed an Osage Nation, Osage war shield with six crosses and seven pendant eagle feathers above the word 'Oklahoma' in white. Superimposed onto the crosses of the war shield is a Ceremonial pipe, calumet (peace pipe) and an olive branch. History Oklahoma's first flag was adopted in 1911, four years after List of U.S. states by date of statehood, statehood. The flag featured a large centered white star Fimbriation, fimbriated in blue on a red field. The 46 (number), number 46 was written in blue inside the star, as Oklahoma was the forty-sixth state to join the Union (American Civil War), Union. It was designed by Ruth D. Clement, a founder of the state branch of the Daughters of the Confederacy. A contest, sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution, was held in 1924 to replace the flag, as red flag (politics), red flags were closely associ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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