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There is no moon on the SC state Flag! In 1765, citizens of SC marched in protest of the Stamp Act with a flag bearing 3 crescents. Flash forward to the Revolution and you have the beginnings of what is now the SC State Flag. In June 1776, the British suffered its worst naval defeat when the British tried to attack the South in Charleston, SC. The patriot defense was a fort called Fort Sullivans which is now Fort Moultrie. The Fort was commanded by Maj. Gen William Moultrie and was unfinished when 9 British Man of War ships, including the famous Bristol, tried to attack. Moultrie's flag was an indigo blue field with a white crescent in the corner that read LIBERTY inside of it. The SC troops wore crescents on their hat with inscriptions such as 'Liberty' or 'Liberty or Death' and their uniforms were indigo blue. There are 2 theories about the crescent. First, a crescent is an old heraldic symbol meaning hope of glory, enlightenment, and also the sign of a second son an English family. Many of the troops were 2nd generation English and had hopes of a new enlightened government. Second, the crescent is argued to be a gorget. This was a piece of neck armor used by troops prior to the Revolution days to protect their neck from sword blows. By the time of the Revolution, it was mainly for officers in full dress (see pictures of George Washington). However, it still represented a symbol of military defense and prowess.
Most importantly, the crescent is a symbol of freedom. The proper position is to be turned straight up. This is how the SC State flag was originally designed before being turned in the early 1900's. Any SC Flag with an inward facing crescent means it was a secession era flag.
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What does the crescent moon mean on the SC state flag?
The crescent moon on the South Carolina state flag is a symbol of the state's link to the silver crescent emblem worn by the South Carolina troops during the Revolutionary War. This emblem was interpreted as a symbol of liberty and defiance against British rule.
What state flag could you find a bear the big dipper and an anchor?
The state flag that features a bear, the Big Dipper, and an anchor is the state flag of California. It is a unique flag that showcases various symbols representing the state's history and culture.
How many stars on Texas state flag?
There is one large white star on the Texas state flag, representing unity among the state's citizens.
Why does the flag have 13 strips and 50 stars?
The flag of the United States features 13 stripes to represent the original 13 colonies that declared independence from Great Britain: Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island. The 50 stars symbolize the 50 states that make up the United States today, with each star representing one state. The design reflects the nation’s history and growth from its founding to its current status as a union of states.
What do stars mean on a flag?
it depends on which flag you refer to. On the American flag each star symbolizes a state. 50 start = 50 states
What is the name of South Carolina's state flag?
The state flag of South Carolina is The River Flag.
Why is there a palmetto tree on south California's state flag?
No but there is in South Carolina's flag.
What does South Carolina's flag represent?
Another state symbol of south carolina
Why is the Palmetto on the South California flag?
South Carolina is the palmetto state.
What is the name of the SC state flag?
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What does the South Carolina flag mean?
In reference to the Moultrie's defense of the Sullivan Island, a palmetto tree was added to the South Carolina flag. There is also a crescent on the flag.
Why does North Carolina have a state flag?
north Carolina has a state flag to declare there Independence
What does a tree and a backward half moon on a bumper sticker mean?
South Carolina State flag
Why is ther a palmetto tee on North Carolina flag?
There is a tree on SOUTH Carolina's flag; not North Carolina's.
Why is there a palmetto tree on South Carolina's flag?
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What is South Carolina's flag name?
The state flag of South Carolina was officially adopted in 1861. It has a white crescent and a white palmetto tree on a blue ground. Three white crescents (on a blue background) were first used on a South Carolina banner protesting the Stamp Act in 1765.
What is the meaning of bumper sticker with palm tree and crescent moon?
It's from the state flag of South Carolina.
