| What is the design of the Oklahoma state flag? |
| | The design is a sky blue field with a buffalo-skin shield hung with seven eagle feathers |
| | The olive branch and calumet or peace pipe are both symbols of peace |
| | The crosses are often described as stars but the only association we can find is the four pointed morning star. As the flag design was created by Mrs. Louise Fluke, not a member of the Osage Nation, we believe that the crosses represent the Christian religion. Most of the Osage resisted missionary attempts and chose to retain their own religion and practices |
| | | Picture of a cross on shield | | Picture of the Morning Star symbol |
| | The Oklahoma Statutes, Title 25, states "a circular rawhide shield of an American Indian Warrior, decorated with six painted crosses on the face". The type, or symbolism, of the crosses are not specified so we are unable to confirm the meaning of the crosses. |
| 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 white is a symbol of peace and honesty |
| 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 Oklahoma State Flag? |
| | The name of the designer was Mrs. Louise Fluke |
| What is the history of the Oklahoma State Flag? |
| | There were approximately 14 different flags that flew over what is now the state of Oklahoma, including the flags of Great Britain, Spain, France, Mexico, and the Choctaw Indian Nation |
| | 1911-1925: The red flag adopted in 1911 was a white star with the number 46 outlined in blue. The flag proved unpopular due to the association of the red flag and Communism (see above picture.) |
| | 1924: In 1924, a contest sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution, was held to design a new flag to represent the unity of its Native American and European-American cultures. |
| | The winner of the contest was Mrs. Louise Fluke whose design featured an Osage Nation buffalo-skin shield with seven eagle feathers hanging from it. The idea for her design was based on the Osage Nation seal (see below) but she replaced the arrowhead with a shield to which she added six crosses. |
| When was the Oklahoma State Flag officially adopted by the state's legislature? (Most US flags were designed in 19th & 20th centuries) |
| | It was officially adopted April 21, 1925 and standardized April 21, 2006 |
| What is the Pledge of Allegiance and Salute? |
| | The Pledge of Allegiance is as follows: "I salute the flag of the State of Oklahoma. Its symbols of peace unite all people." |
| | The salute should be made by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. |
| The Oklahoma flag is kept and used as required by the code specified in the constitution of the state. |