 | What is the design of the Pennsylvania state flag? |
| |  | The design is a field of blue containing the coat or arms and an image of the Seal of Pennsylvania |
 | What do the horses symbolize? |
| |  | In 1699 William Penn imported the magnificent stallion Tamerlane and two mares to Philadelphia with the intention to introduce the best English horse stock to America. Caleb Lownes used horses when designing the new Penn Coat of Arms |
| |  | According to the ancient laws of heraldry the term 'Horses forcené' refers to the position of the horse when rearing or standing on his hind legs. This symbolizes readiness to serve country. |
 | What do the images on the flag represent? |
| |  | The eagle represents the loyalty of Pennsylvania to the nation |
| |  | The shield features ship, a plough and three sheaves of wheat |
| |  | Beneath the shield is a wreath containing Indian corn (maize) symbolizing the importance of this crop to the state together with an olive branch that symbolizes peace |
| |  | The red ribbon contains the words "Virtue, Liberty and Independence" |
 | 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 Pennsylvania State Flag? |
| |  | The name of the designer of the coat of arms of Provincial Pennsylvania was Caleb Lownes of Philadelphia and the seal was designed by Pierre Eugene du Simitiere. |
 | What is the history of the Pennsylvania State Flag? |
| |  | 1788: The coat of arms of Provincial Pennsylvania was designed by Caleb Lownes |
| |  | 1799: Pennsylvania adopted its first State Flag which composed of the State Coat of Arms on a deep blue field and the Coat of Arms was that of Provincial Pennsylvania’s Penn family |
| |  | 1861-1865: During the Civil War, Pennsylvania regiments carried the Stars and Stripes but substituted the Pennsylvania Coat of Arms for the field of stars |
| |  | 1907: The legislature standardized the design by specifying that the blue should be the same as "Old Glory", the common nickname for the flag of the United States |
 | When was the Pennsylvania State Flag officially adopted by the state's legislature? (Most US flags were designed in 19th & 20th centuries) |
| |  | It was officially adopted April 24, 1907 |
 | The Pennsylvania flag is kept and used as required by the code specified in the constitution of the state. |