| What is the design of the Montana state flag? |
| | The design is a field of blue containing an image of the Seal of Montana (see above enlarged picture) |
| What does the image on the seal symbolize? |
| | The overall image on the seal illustrate the landscape and the mining and agriculture industries of that were important to the economy of the state. |
| What are the colors and what do the colors mean, or symbolize, in heraldry? |
| | The color blue symbolizes vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justice |
| | The color yellow or gold is a symbol of the sun, generosity and wealth |
| What is the shape and flag ratio? The 'Hoist' is the width and the 'Fly' is the length. |
| | The ratio is 2:3 meaning it is 2 units tall for every 3 units wide. |
| Who designed the Montana State Flag? |
| | The name of the designer was Colonel Harry C. Kessler |
| What is the history of the Montana State Flag? |
| | 1898. Colonel Kessler, head of the volunteers of the 1st Montana Infantry recruited to fight in the 1898 conflict, the Spanish-American War. He created a flag to distinguish his men from other forces. |
| | The Kessler flag consisted of the Montana state seal on a dark blue background with the words "1st Montana Inft’y U.S.V." at the top |
| | 1905: The flag design became extremely popular and was adopted minus the Infantry title |
| | 1981: The Montana Legislature adopted the design and added the word "Montana" in Roman lettering above the seal |
| | 1985: The lettering of the word "Montana" was officially changed to Helvetica Bold type |
| When was the Montana State Flag officially adopted by the state's legislature? (Most US flags were designed in 19th & 20th centuries) |
| | It was officially adopted December 17, 1981 |
| The Montana flag is kept and used as required by the code specified in the constitution of the state. |