Iowa State Flag
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Iowa State Flag Details
These Iowa flags for sale are perfect for your home or business because the 3x5 size makes them fit in any location while still being easily seen from a distance. Install these flags indoors and outdoors due to their long-lasting fabric and print. These state of Iowa flags are made from outdoor-tested polyester material, which holds up in all kinds of weather conditions due to its tear-resistance. We print the design on one side of the material and the reverse image bleeds through to the other side, allowing the artwork to be visible from all directions. We use a dye sublimation printing technique, which ingrains the ink into the material for vibrant colors that won’t peel or scratch off. Include hardware with your purchase by adding on a wall-mounted or handheld pole set to your order. The wall-mounted option secures your flag to a porch or building front while the handheld version is great for events and parades. Let your friends, neighbors, and customers see your state pride with these IA 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 | DI8029 DI8191 |
5ft x 3ft 8ft x 5ft |
0.4lbs 1.0lbs |
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 Iowa History
An Iowa flag was not created until around WWI. The Iowa chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Iowa National Guardsmen requested that a state banner be made. This was because many other states had unique banners to represent them while Iowa didn’t. A member of the DAR, Dixie Cornell Gebhardt, designed the Iowa state flag on the advice of some guardsmen. Her artwork was reminiscent of the French Tricolor, which was used in Iowa before the Louisiana Purchase. After the DAR approved her flag, they sent it to the Iowa State Council for Defense, which allowed the flag to be used by Iowa’s troops. It still, however, was not officially accepted as a state flag. The flag was used by the guard in 1917 and Governor William Lloyd Harding accepted the flag in 1918, but the legislative attempts to make it the official state banner failed the next year. In 1920, the DAR approached legislators again in an effort to make the flag official. It was finally adopted as the state flag of Iowa in 1921, four years after it was first created.
Iowa Flag Meaning
Blue: Recalling the three colors of France’s flag, the blue stripe of the Iowa state flag stands for loyalty.
White: The middle white stripe refers to purity. This is another color inspired by the French tricolor, which was previously used in Iowa.
Red: The final color block was also taken from the flag of France, because Iowa was once a territory of France. It represented courage.
“Iowa” in Red: The state name in red represents the Iowa soldier writing in blood on the white pages of history. He is meant to defend the ideals of the flag and the state motto included.
Bald Eagle: An eagle holding a ribbon is also included on the Iowa state seal. The eagle on the seal was to symbolize the national power of the U.S.
Ribbon: The eagle is carrying a ribbon, which includes the state motto, “Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain.” This is another callback to the state seal.
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