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Flag of Vermont

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Flag of Vermont
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  • ISO codeUS-VT
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Basic Flag Information

Flag NameFlag of Vermont
StateUnited States of America
Official NameState of Vermont
CapitalMontpelier
ContinentNorth America
RegionUnited States
ISO CodeUS-VT / US-VT
Internet Domain.us
Calling Code+1
CurrencyUnited States dollar (USD)
Official Language(s)English
DemonymVermonter
Area24,906 km²
Population647,464

Flag Specifications

Official Flag NameFlag of Vermont
Current Version Adopted1 June 1923
Design First Used1923
Flag Proportion13:16
Flag ShapeRectangular
Number of Colours4
Main ColoursBlue, Green, Gold, Red
DesignerVermont General Assembly
Design TypeBlue field with the state coat of arms
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Official StatusOfficial state flag
Governing AuthorityState government of Vermont, within United States of America

Flag Colour Information

ColourAppearanceHEX CodeRGBCMYKPantone
Blue#0028680, 40, 104100, 62, 0, 59No official Pantone reference
Green#0095430, 149, 67100, 0, 55, 42No official Pantone reference
Gold#FFD100255, 209, 00, 18, 100, 0No official Pantone reference
Red#BF0A30191, 10, 480, 95, 75, 25No official Pantone reference

Flag Design and Symbolism

Eastern white pineWith fourteen branches, for the thirteen original states and Vermont as the fourteenth
Cow and sheaves of wheatVermont’s dairy and arable farming
Motto Freedom and UnityOn the scroll beneath the shield
BlueStands for the field of the flag.
GreenStands for the pine tree and the hills.
GoldStands for the sheaves of wheat and the scroll.
RedStands for the cow and the banner details.

Flag History

Year / PeriodEvent
1804A first flag with seventeen stripes is adopted
1837Replaced by a design with the arms
1 June 1923The present flag is fixed
PresentThe flag remains in official use

Flag Dimensions and Construction

Official Ratio (height : width)13:16
Hoist (height)13 units
Fly (width)16 units
LayoutBlue field with the state coat of arms
Band / Stripe ConstructionNo stripes; the coat of arms is centred
Construction Sheet AvailableYes
Governing SpecificationVermont Statutes, Title 1, Section 494

How the Flag of Vermont Is Used

SettingFlownNotes
Government buildingsYesFlown on official premises
Schools and public institutionsYesCommon in daily and ceremonial use
Private and civil useYesMay be flown by members of the public
Public holidays and commemorationsYesDisplayed on national days of remembrance
Armed forcesNoDefence is a federal responsibility
Naval ensignNoStates do not maintain their own navy
Embassies abroadNoForeign relations are handled federally
Alongside the national flagYesFlown below or beside the flag of United States of America
International sportNoAthletes compete under the national flag

Other Official Flags of Vermont

Flag TypePurposeIn Use
State flagThe primary flag shown on this pageYes
Civil flagFlown by private citizens and organisationsYes
War flagCarried by the armed forces on landNo
Naval ensignFlown at sea by naval and merchant vesselsNo
Air force ensignUsed by the air forceNo
Presidential standardMarks the presence of the head of stateNo
Royal standardMarks the presence of the monarchNo
Historical flagsEarlier designs no longer in official useYes

Quick Facts About the Flag

Years in Use (current design)103 years
Adoption Date1 June 1923
Earliest Recorded Use1923
DesignerVermont General Assembly
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Dominant ColourBlue
Flags It ResemblesComparable to the many US state seal-on-blue flags
Notable FeatureBlue field with the state coat of arms