Friday 8 July 2016

By Jenifer Stunt


On May 29, 1895, Connecticut had become one of the thirteen original colonies, Governor Coffin introduced the first proposal for a state flag to the Connecticut General Assembly. That same day, the Assembly passed a resolution appointing a special committee to prepare specifications that matched the flag that was already generally accepted as the state flag. It wasn't until 1897, however, that the specifications were made official.

In spite of the fact that Connecticut was the fifth settlement to sign, the Constitution of the US in 1788, it didn't have any state banner to call its own. An exceptional Connecticut Flag must be arranged. This was seen by the Anna Warner Bailey Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, who moved to Governor William Coffin, with their proposition. Accordingly it was arranged and they were the creators of the Connecticut Flag. In 1895, the Governor acquired a proposition to the Connecticut General Assembly, for the Connecticut Flag. At last, the official Connecticut Flag was received on 1897.

The dimensions and features of the Connecticut Flag are as per the criteria decided by the Connecticut Flag Law. The Connecticut Flag measures 4 feet, 4 inches in width and 5 feet, 6 inches in length. On a brilliant azure blue field, there is a decorative argent white shield. The state calls this the rococo design, which is marked by fantastic curves and ornamental patterns.

The shield bears the photos of 3 grape vines supporting 3 groups of dim grapes. The edges of the shield are designed with gatherings of oak seeds and white oak leafs. Underneath the seal, a parted white lace with cocoa and gold fringes, bears the state motto of Connecticut. The 3 groups of grapes stand for the 3 provinces of Saybrook, New Haven, and Connecticut, which together shaped Connecticut in 1665. Vines are connected with ceaseless fellowships and grapes are said to be harbingers of favorable circumstances. The oak leaves and oak seeds are capable images of ancient history, perseverance, and vitality.

The 3 bunches of grapes stand for the 3 colonies of Saybrook, New Haven, and Connecticut, which together formed Connecticut in 1665. Vines are associated with never-ending friendships and grapes are said to be harbingers of good fortunes. The oak leaves and acorns are powerful symbols of antiquity, endurance, and energy.

There is a barrage of cheap and inferior Connecticut flags being imported and sold, that do not comply with the flag statute. This is bad for a number of reasons. Imported flags are cheaply made and more importantly, the designs, materials, colors, and methods of printing do not compare well with the better quality, longer-lasting, and correctly designed flags made by American manufacturers. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Connecticut flag for the future.




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