It lacks major symbolism with the exception of the Gold Disk within the centrally located "C" which was placed there to repreresent the State's mineral wealth.
Consider it to be some form of Art Deco Flag. It has none of the class of New Mexico's Flag, the rich Native American Heritage of the Oklahoma flag or the regal symbolism of Maryland.
Vexillogists rarely give it any comment. Graphic artists give it a ho-hum and it has a low recognition factor even among the natives of the state.
Colorado's state flag does not have a name it is just called Colorado's state flag.
Blue Skies, snow capped peaks, sunshine and red earth.
The Colorado state flag was adopted on June 5, 1911
Images of the Colorado State Flag can be viewed on the official Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration site under Colorado State Archives Symbols & Emblems. There you can watch images of both the State Flag and the State Seal.
The colors of the Colorado state flag represent the state's natural beauty and diverse landscapes. The blue symbolizes the clear skies, the white represents the snow-capped mountains, and the red reflects the reddish soil and the state's rich history. The yellow "C" represents the golden opportunities found in Colorado, particularly in relation to its mining heritage and the golden aspens in the fall. Together, these colors embody Colorado's vibrant identity and natural resources.
The Colorado state flag was designed by Andrew Carlisle Johnson in 1911.
There are four (4) colors in the Colorado State Flag. The colors used in the Colorado State Flag represent environmental features of the state. The gold represents the abundant sunshine enjoyed by the state. The blue symbolizes the clear blue skies of Colorado. White represents the snow capped mountains of the state and red represents the color of much of the state's soil.
The gold represents the abundant sunshine enjoyed by the state. The blue symbolizes the clear blue skies of Colorado. White represents the snow capped mountains of the state and red represents the color of much of the state's soil.
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It is Andrew Johnson.
It is Andrew Johnson.
It mean the state seal flag