When Was New York’s Flag Made?

The flag of New York was first made in 1778 and adopted in 1901. It represents the Coat of Arms of the state of New York centered on a dark blue field. The centre of the flag depicts a cloudless sky with the sun rising behind three mountains. These mountains are the highlands of the Hudson River. The Hudson River sloop and a ship containing three masts and a square rig are depicted navigating towards each other. This represents commerce. The banks of the river depict a grassy shore with shrubs. Below the shield is a white ribbon with the word Excelsior (Ever Upward), which is New York's state motto. A Bald Eagle is also depicted facing to the right on top of the shield, with its wings spread apart, perched on top of a globe showing the northern Atlantic Ocean. On the one hand is a blindfolded Justice with her hair decorated in pearls, carrying a sword in one hand and a scale in the other, representing the fairness of justice. Opposite Justice is Liberty, holding a pole topped with the Phrygian cap. A crown placed at Liberty's left foot signifies the powerlessness of the British Empire in America. While Liberty is shown dressed in gold with a blue belt having red edges, Justice is clad in blue and wears red sandals.

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