Wisconsin State Flag | Eder Endura-Nylon Outdoor Flag

The Wisconsin state flag displays the state coat of arms centered on a dark blue field, with "Wisconsin" above and "1848" below in white text. The coat of arms features a sailor and a miner supporting a quartered shield that represents agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and navigation. A badger (the state animal) crests the top, and the U.S. national motto "E Pluribus Unum" appears on a ribbon. The text and date were added in 1979 to make the flag more identifiable, and the design captures Wisconsin's identity as a state built on farming, industry, and Great Lakes commerce.

Wisconsin's climate is shaped by the Great Lakes and the northern latitude. Lake Michigan and Lake Superior moderate temperatures near the shore but also drive lake-effect snow and persistent coastal wind. Inland, winters are severe, with temperatures regularly dropping below zero and heavy snowfall. Summers bring humidity, thunderstorms, and strong UV. The transition seasons see rapid weather shifts, ice storms, and gusty winds. The 200-denier Endura-Nylon with SolarGuard UV finish is built for Great Lakes weather: it resists mildew from lake-driven moisture, dries fast after storms, stays flexible in deep cold, and maintains color under summer UV. Reinforced fly-end stitching handles the steady lakefront winds, and brass grommets provide corrosion resistance in the moist environment.

About the Wisconsin State Flag

Wisconsin became the 30th state on May 29, 1848. The coat of arms on the flag dates to the original 1851 design, though the flag has been modified several times. The four sections of the shield represent Wisconsin's economic foundations: a plow for agriculture, a pick and shovel for mining (lead mining was Wisconsin's first industry, giving rise to the "Badger State" nickname, as early miners dug hillside burrows like badgers), an arm and hammer for manufacturing, and an anchor for Great Lakes navigation. The sailor and miner supporters represent the workers who built the state. Wisconsin added "Wisconsin" and "1848" to the flag in 1979 after legislators realized the flag was frequently confused with other blue seal-on-blue-field state flags at national events.

Specifications

• Material: 200-denier Endura-Nylon with SolarGuard UV finish
• Finishing: Reinforced fly-end stitching, canvas heading, brass grommets
• Made in USA by Eder Flag
• Recommended for outdoor residential and commercial display