The flag of Louisiana consists of a rectangular field of blue with the arms of Louisiana, a pelican vulning herself, in white in the center, with a ribbon beneath, also in white, containing in blue the state motto: "Union Justice Confidence". The flag was officially adopted July 1, 1912, and is often referred to as the Pelican flag.

flag of Louisiana U.S. state flag consisting of a blue field (background) featuring a pelican and its young in a nest above a ribbon emblazoned with the state motto, “Union justice confidence.” The flag has a width-to-length ratio of 2 to 3.

The Louisiana flag contains two elements: a crest centered on a blue field. The crest consists of a nest bearing three chicks, a mother pelican vulning herself with her head turned to the viewer’s right and displaying three drops of blood on her breast.

2010年11月22日 · The design on the flag consists of a heraldic image of a mother eastern brown pelican in her nest feeding her young with her blood on a blue background with white and gold details – blue, gold, and white are the official colors of Louisiana.

2024年3月11日 · The Louisiana state flag has been a symbol of the state's rich history and heritage, but how was it designed and what is the background behind it?

2021年5月1日 · This flag of Louisiana was adopted on 11 February 1861 based in design on the U.S. flag, having a square canton and 13 stripes. The canton was red, with a single yellow star, which replicated the colours of the Spanish flag .

2018年3月5日 · Louisiana flew a flag modified from the French flag with seven stars on the blue stripe. This was later changed in February 1861 to a modified version of the national flag. It consisted of 13 red, blue, and white horizontal stripes with a 5-point yellow star in a red canton.

Centered on a blue field, the Louisiana State Flag features a nest of pelicans above a white banner, or ribbon, inscribed with the state motto: “Union Justice Confidence.”

The Louisiana flag originated from an 1800 design, but was officially adopted by the Louisiana State Legislature on July 1, 1912. It displays the state bird, the Eastern Brown Pelican, from the state seal, in white and gold, on a field of blue.

The flag of Louisiana, officially adopted in 1912 and revised in 2006, encapsulates the state’s unique cultural heritage and natural beauty. The flag prominently features a pelican in her piety, a symbol of self-sacrifice and care for others, representing the state’s commitment to protect and nurture its people.