Friday, July 8, 2016

History Of Connecticut Flag

By Jenifer Stunt


On May 29, 1895, Connecticut had become one of the thirteen original colonies, Governor Coffin introduced the first proposal for a state flag to the Connecticut General Assembly. That same day, the Assembly passed a resolution appointing a special committee to prepare specifications that matched the flag that was already generally accepted as the state flag. It wasn't until 1897, however, that the specifications were made official.

In spite of the fact that Connecticut was the fifth settlement to sign, the Constitution of the US in 1788, it didn't have any state banner to call its own. An exceptional Connecticut Flag must be arranged. This was seen by the Anna Warner Bailey Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, who moved to Governor William Coffin, with their proposition. Accordingly it was arranged and they were the creators of the Connecticut Flag. In 1895, the Governor acquired a proposition to the Connecticut General Assembly, for the Connecticut Flag. At last, the official Connecticut Flag was received on 1897.

The dimensions and features of the Connecticut Flag are as per the criteria decided by the Connecticut Flag Law. The Connecticut Flag measures 4 feet, 4 inches in width and 5 feet, 6 inches in length. On a brilliant azure blue field, there is a decorative argent white shield. The state calls this the rococo design, which is marked by fantastic curves and ornamental patterns.

Symbolic elements of the flag are represented by the three grape vines and their supports, white oak leaves and acorns, and the Connecticut state motto. Perhaps the most prominent feature of the Arms of the State are the three grape vines positioned in the center of the shield. Historically, these grape vines were passed down from a seal brought from England by Colonel George Fenwick in 1639. Colonel Fenwick's seal served as the seal of the Saybrook Colony and was passed on for the use of the Connecticut Colony around 1644.

The 3 bunches of grapes stand for the 3 colonies of Saybrook, New Haven, and Connecticut, which together formed Connecticut in 1665. Vines are associated with never-ending friendships and grapes are said to be harbingers of good fortunes. The oak leaves and acorns are powerful symbols of antiquity, endurance, and energy.

There is a barrage of cheap and inferior Connecticut flags being imported and sold, that do not comply with the flag statute. This is bad for a number of reasons. Imported flags are cheaply made and more importantly, the designs, materials, colors, and methods of printing do not compare well with the better quality, longer-lasting, and correctly designed flags made by American manufacturers. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Connecticut flag for the future.




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