Connecticut State Flag
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Connecticut State Flag Details
Let your friends, neighbors, and customers see your love for your state with a Connecticut flag for sale. These flags are designed to be more heavy-duty compared to other store-bought flags. The fabric is a lightweight, knitted polyester, which is resistant to tearing, so it stands up in all kinds of weather. The print is just as durable as the material. We use a state-of-the-art dye sublimation method, which ingrains the ink into the fabric so that it doesn’t peel off like lesser techniques. The flag of Connecticut design is printed on one side of the material and bleeds through to the other side, making the flag lightweight for the wind and more cost friendly. Add on hardware to your purchase to properly setup the flag by choosing a handheld flagpole or a wall mounted pole set. The grommet finishing on the side of the flag makes installation a breeze. Our state of CT flags are the right size for the front of homes, offices, buildings, and more.
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 | DI8005 | 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 |
CT Flag History
In 1895, the idea for a Connecticut flag was presented by Governor O. Vincent Coffin to the General Assembly. He was inspired to have a Connecticut state flag after seeing a memorial by the Daughters of the American Revolution. A committee was appointed by the Assembly and decided to use a flag that was already known throughout the state. The CT state flag dates to the Revolution, except red was used as the background color rather than blue. The background color was changed to blue during the Civil War as it was a regimental color associated with military flags. It was the updated blue flag design that the committee approved. An official description was provided by the Assembly in 1897.
Connecticut Flag Meaning
Saybrook Colony Seal: The seal seen on the Connecticut state flag is from 1639 in the Saybrook Colony. The Colony was bought by Connecticut in 1644, and the seal became associated with the state. Its original design depicted 15 grapevines, but it was changed to 3 in 1711 so it could stand for Connecticut’s oldest settlements: Windsor, Wethersfield, and Hartford (though it could have also represented the Connecticut Colony, Saybrook Colony, and New Haven Colony settlements, as well). The position of the motto on the seal was also updated around the same time.
Qui Transtulit Sustinet: The state motto is included on the flag, which is a psalm from the Bible that translates to “He who transplanted still sustains.”
Blue: The royal blue color in the background was developed around the Civil War era, as many state flags used blue colors because it was associated with military banners.
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