Virginia

United States, Virginia

Flag

Adopted: 1861

The flag of Virginia features the state seal on a blue background, depicting Virtus (the Roman goddess of virtue) in warrior attire standing over a fallen tyrant.

Flag fun fact: Virginia's state motto 'Sic Semper Tyrannis' (Thus Always to Tyrants) appears on the seal, referencing the state's role in American independence.

Colors

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Design elements

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Flag family: Seal-on-blue