Flags of all kinds are hoisted on the latest in flag pole technology throughout the United States of America, including the Alabama state flag. This is one of many historic flags displayed via means of all kinds. The design features the so-called Crimson Cross of St. Andrew on a white background, or field of white.
The cross as referred to in the previous paragraph as well as referred to in the law is a diagonal cross, also called officially a "saltire." At times smaller variations of the state flag are made. This has proven to be an issue over time since the saltire bars are to be at least 6 inches wide. The current Alabama state flag was adopted back in 1895, on November 13th, more than a good century ago!
Another representing state flag was used for a period of time before the current one was officially accepted and adopted. The previous Alabama state flag was colored blue and displayed 2 different designs on the reverse and obverse sides. Also called the "1861 flag," the reserve side featured the words "Noli Me Tangere" and the obverse side "Independent Now and Forever" as well as the so-called "Goddess of Liberty."
The use of the saltire on the Alabama banner might remind some of other historic flags, including the St. Patrick's flag. Also, the state flag of Florida displays a red colored saltire on a white field. This flag was first approved around the turn of the last century, in 1900. Even though approved back then it has not been in use since 1985, following improvement and optimization of the Florida state seal.
Like other countries, territories and states, the respective governor of Alabama flies a variant of the state banner. The differences between the two include the use of the coat of arms in the top saltire and the use of state military crest in the bottom saltire. This particular flag is referred to officially as the "standard of the governor of Alabama."
Those very much interested in historic flags of all kinds, including the Alabama state flag, consider flying your flag(s) during the daytime only as to prevent it from fading, tearing and wearing prematurely.
The cross as referred to in the previous paragraph as well as referred to in the law is a diagonal cross, also called officially a "saltire." At times smaller variations of the state flag are made. This has proven to be an issue over time since the saltire bars are to be at least 6 inches wide. The current Alabama state flag was adopted back in 1895, on November 13th, more than a good century ago!
Another representing state flag was used for a period of time before the current one was officially accepted and adopted. The previous Alabama state flag was colored blue and displayed 2 different designs on the reverse and obverse sides. Also called the "1861 flag," the reserve side featured the words "Noli Me Tangere" and the obverse side "Independent Now and Forever" as well as the so-called "Goddess of Liberty."
The use of the saltire on the Alabama banner might remind some of other historic flags, including the St. Patrick's flag. Also, the state flag of Florida displays a red colored saltire on a white field. This flag was first approved around the turn of the last century, in 1900. Even though approved back then it has not been in use since 1985, following improvement and optimization of the Florida state seal.
Like other countries, territories and states, the respective governor of Alabama flies a variant of the state banner. The differences between the two include the use of the coat of arms in the top saltire and the use of state military crest in the bottom saltire. This particular flag is referred to officially as the "standard of the governor of Alabama."
Those very much interested in historic flags of all kinds, including the Alabama state flag, consider flying your flag(s) during the daytime only as to prevent it from fading, tearing and wearing prematurely.
