The current flag depicts the Great Seal of Illinois, which was originally designed in 1819 and emulated the Great Seal of the United States. In the eagle's beak there is a banner with the state motto, "State Sovereignty, National Union." The dates on the seal, 1818 and 1868, represent the year Illinois became a state and the year in which the Great Seal was redesigned by Sharon Tyndale. Although "State Sovereignty" comes first in the motto, Illinois was victorious in the American Civil War on the Union side, fighting against state sovereignty, so Tyndale placed "State" at the bottom and "Sovereignty" upside-down.
The Illinois state flag offered by Flagnations is just one of our many state flags. All Flagnations flags are made in the U.S.A. and guaranteed to be the highest quality flags. Every unique state flag is made with SolarMax 200 denier outdoor nylon and finished with a white header and eye-catching brass grommets to ensure durability. This Illinois State Flag is dyed in brilliant colors to make your heart soar with patriotism for the United States and pride for Illinois. The Illinois flag comes in a variety of sizes that can be hung on a flagpole or on a wall. Order yours from Flagnations today!
Flagnations Trivia for Illinois:
Learn more about the Illinois state flag and other fun facts by visiting the State of Illinois website!
Flag Material Options:
Nylon: Heavy-duty nylon; versatile for outdoor or indoor use
Polyester: 2 ply; ideal for extreme weather conditions