Alaska State Flag
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Alaska State Flag Details
Place this Alaska flag for sale on your front porch or in front of a building to show your state pride. This state flag of Alaska was designed to withstand all kinds of weather due to the durability of the print and the material. We print the flag design using a state-of-the-art dye sublimation technique, which infuses the ink into the fabric, so it won’t scratch or peel off the material. One side of the fabric is printed, and the mirror image bleeds through to the other side, a common practice for state flags that saves on printing fees. The material is a tear-resistant, outdoor-tested polyester fabric that is also lightweight. Set up your flag without any hassle by adding a pole kit to your order.
Choose between a handheld option for parades and events or a wall-mounted pole set to secure your flag to a flat surface. The grommet finishing allows the flag to be easily connected to the hardware. Have everyone who passes see that you love your home state by displaying these Alaskan flags.
Parts List:
- Pre-printed flag
- Optional flagpole of your choice
Material:
- Outdoor Flag Polyester: Tear-resistant lightweight knitted fabric with excellent thru-print (3.25oz/yd²)
Specifications
| Model | Part Number | Size | Weight | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flag Only | DI8049 | 5ft x 3ft | 0.4lbs | Pre-printed flag |
| Flag & Hand-Held Flagpole | DI0650 | 6ft | 2.1lbs | Pre-printed flag Tangle-free aluminum flagpole Removable black handle |
| Flag & Wall-Mounted Flagpole | DI0653 | 6ft | 2.9lbs | Pre-printed flag Tangle-free aluminum flagpole Removable black handle 180° adjustable wall mount |
Flag of Alaska History
The Alaska flag was first created when the Alaska Department of the American Legion held a contest for children to design a new flag in 1926. The winner of the contest of over 700 entries was a fourteen-year-old boy and native of Alaska, Benny Benson. He incorporated symbols associated with the state in his Alaskan state flag design, which allowed it to win over more conventional designs such as those with state seals. Prior to this contest, just the United States flag was used in Alaska since it was then a territory of the U.S., but not a state. The Alaska state flag was officially adopted on May 2, 1927, thirty-two years before Alaska would become a U.S. state.
Alaska Flag Meaning
Dark Blue: The dark blue background of the Alaska state flag represents two things: the state’s sky and the color of the forget-me-not, the state’s flower.
Stars: The arrangement of the stars on the state of Alaska flag is the Big Dipper, which symbolizes a bear, an animal native to Alaska. This reference to a bear also stands for strength.
North Star: The larger star of the constellation represents the North Star, because Alaska is the state furthest north in the United States.
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