The flag of the governor of Oklahoma, also known as the Oklahoma governor's flag, consists of a green field charged with the seal of Oklahoma, surrounded by a pentagram of five white stars. The flag was officially adopted in 1957 and is used as a symbol to mark the presence of the governor of Oklahoma.
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| Oklahoma governor's flag | |
| Use | Gubernatorial standard |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 2∶3 |
| Adopted | 1957 |
| Design | A rectangular field of green, on which is placed the seal of Oklahoma surrounded by a pentagram of five white stars. |
Design edit
The governor's flag was introduced in 1957 and consists of the seal of Oklahoma, surrounded by a pentagram of five white stars, on a green background.[1] The five stars symbolize the Five Civilized Tribes.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "§25-93.1. Governor's flag". Justia. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
The flag of the Governor of the State of Oklahoma shall be forest green, bearing on each side the following: the Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma, centered, surrounded by five equidistant white stars with one of the stars placed directly above the Great Seal; and the flag to be edged with golden fringe.
Further reading edit
- Shearer, Benjamin F.; Shearer, Barbara S. (2002). State Names, Seals, Flags, and Symbols: A Historical Guide (3rd ed.). Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press. p. 67. ISBN 0-313-31534-5. LCCN 2001023525. OL 10420010M.
External links edit
Media related to Flag of the governor of Oklahoma at Wikimedia Commons
