Flag of Nevada - Wikipedia
Above the star is a golden-yellow scroll with the words "Battle Born", one of the state's mottos (in reference to Nevada becoming a state during the American Civil War). Below the star and state name are two sprays of green sagebrush (the state flower) with yellow flowers.
Flag of Nevada | Meaning, Emblem & Colors | Britannica
In 1926 a new flag design was created by Louis Shellback III, an artist for the state highway department. At the hoist it featured a wreath of the state flower (sagebrush) surrounding a silver star and the motto “Battle born,” honouring Nevada’s admission to the …
Flag Of Nevada: History And Symbolism - Symbol Genie
Jul 29, 2023 · Nevada’s flag was adopted on March 26th, 1929, making it one of the oldest state flags in the United States. The design of the flag features a blue field with a silver star in the upper left corner, surrounded by the word “Nevada” and “Battle Born” written in yellow.
Is 'Battle Born' Nevada's official state motto?
May 2, 2023 · The more pointed motto “The Union Must and Shall Be Preserved” was considered at Nevada’s first constitutional convention in 1863. The phrase “Battle Born,” which appears on the state flag and is one of Nevada’s nicknames, is commonly mistaken as Nevada’s motto.
The history of the Nevada state flag
Oct 21, 2014 · The star indicates we are the “Silver State,” and the words “Battle Born” remind us we became a state during the Civil War. The sagebrush sprays under the star represent our state flower and symbol.
What is the meaning behind the phrase 'Battle Born' on the state flag …
Jun 7, 2023 · The phrase "Battle Born" on the state flag of Nevada refers to the state's admission to the Union during the Civil War. It symbolizes Nevada's rapid rise to statehood as a result of its support for the Union during the conflict.
The Long, Strange Journey of Nevada’s State Flag - Mental Floss
Jul 8, 2015 · State highway department artist Louis Shellback won for a design that featured a field of “Old Glory blue” with a wreath of sagebrush, a five-pointed star, and the words “Battle Born.”
Nevada State Flag - WorldAtlas
Mar 26, 2018 · Nevada’s flag is made up of a cobalt blue background fabric with a variation of Nevada’s emblem printed in the top left corner. A silver star is part of the emblem with the name of the state appearing below the star. Above the star …
Nevada (U.S.) - CRW Flags
Aug 24, 2024 · Motto of state is "BATTLE BORN" reflecting the formation of the state during the Civil War. The background color on Nevada flags is officially "cobalt blue", best matched at RGB 0-51-153. Clay Moss , 28 March 2009
Nevada - US Flags [dot] Design
Above the star is a gold banner with “Battle Born” inscribed in black. Below the star “Nevada” is inscribed also in gold and it is surrounded by two sprays of green sagebrush with gold flowers.