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The State Flag of Pennsylvania (The Keystone State)

Called the Keystone State, Pennsylvania entered the Union on Dec. 12, 1787, as the second state. It played a central role in the birth of the U.S.; both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were drawn up and signed in the state, at Philadelphia. The name of the state was probably coined by Charles II of England and combines the surname of Adm. William Penn (1621ñ70), the father of William Penn, to whom the king granted the colony in 1681, and sylva (Lat., "wood").

The flag of Pennsylvania consists of a blue field on which is embroidered the state coat of arms surrounded by draft horses on both sides, and a bald eagle, which represents the new nation, above. The state coat of arms includes a ship under full sail, a plow, and three sheaves of wheat indicating the significance of commerce, labor, perseverance and agriculture to the state. Surrounding the coat of arms is a stalk of Indian corn on the left and an olive branch on the right. These represent the state's recognition of its past and its hope for the future. The scroll below the coat of arms reads: "Virtue, Liberty and Independence," which is the state's motto.

Our version of this flag is made of light-weight polyester for durability. It is a large 3 foot by 5 foot flag, and has a reinforced hoist side, with 2 metal grommets.