Louisiana State Flag, 6 x 4 Inches

$2.99
  • Brand: Annin Flagmakers

SKU: 3601333

In 1912, one hundred years after attaining state status, the legislature of Louisiana adopted its official state flag, featuring an image of a mother pelican feeding her three baby pelican’s in their nest. The symbol of the pelican family has its origins in the earliest days of Louisiana’s settlement. Legend has it that the state’s first residents were impressed with the way the mother pelicans would peck at their own breasts until they bled to 
provide nourishment for their young when food sources were scare. Even though the symbolism of the blood being shed indicated the sacrifices of the people of the state, often the blood drops were absent or the number of drops of blood was inconsistent in many of the official and historical illustrations.
In 2009, two citizens of the state volunteered to create and donate artwork to preserve the nearly 200-year tradition and history of the pelican image on the state’s official seal and flag. On November 11, 2010, the Secretary of State of Louisiana accepted the artwork and unveiled the new flag. Annin was proud to be the company selected to create that new, official flag of Louisiana. Great to display on a desk or in a classroom window. Small black rod-small stand sold separately. 
- 4 inches x 6 inches
- Blue with pelicans
- Made from 100% SolarMax nylon
- Developed especially for the flag industry
- Resistant to damage from the sun's UV rays