Brief History of the Delaware State Flag

The Delaware flag is one of the most unique and recognizable state flags in the United States. In fact, it is the only flag that features a waving portion. But how did this flag come to be? Let’s take a look at the history of the Delaware flag.

The original Delaware flag was designed in 1787 by Colonel William H. de Haes. The flag featured a blue field with a green diamond in the center. The diamond was meant to represent both Delaware’s status as the first state to ratify the Constitution and its nickname, the “Diamond State.”

In 1861, when it became apparent that war was inevitable, Colonel De Haes added a red stripe to the flag in order to make it more recognizable on the battlefield. However, after the war ended, the red stripe was removed and the original design was restored.

The current Delaware flag was adopted in 1913. It features a blue field with a gold toss on top. The toss is divided into three parts, each of which represents one of the three counties in Delaware: New Castle County (the uppermost part), Kent County (the middle part), and Sussex County (the lowermost part).

The Delaware flag is one of the most unique and recognizable state flags in the United States. It features a blue field with a gold toss on top, which is divided into three parts representing each of Delaware’s three counties: New Castle County, Kent County, and Sussex County. The Delaware flag is a symbol of strength and unity, and it is sure to continue flying proudly for many years to come.