Rhode Island

Worn From:
12 August 1993 - Current

A stylized shield edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm)
scarlet border, 2 7/8 inches (7.30 cm) high and 2 3/4
inches (6.99 cm) wide overall, divided vertically white
and blue bearing a diagonally crossed anchor and sword counterchanged.

The State flag of Rhode Island is white, recalling the white uniforms
worn by the state's soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Blue refers
to the importance of the sea to Rhode Island in all aspects of its civic
and commercial history. The sword represents the National Guard and the
U.S. Army. The anchor is adapted from the state flag of Rhode Island.
Red signifies courage and sacrifice and with white and blue, refers
to the flag of the United States.