California

Worn from:
5 June 1952 - Current.

The grizzly bear, representing strength, is taken from
the flag of the state of California, which was designed
by an unknown person between 1875 and 1899 and chosen as
the emblem of the republic in 1846. The color red represents
courage. The golden rays symbolize California's nickname.
"The Golden State," in reference to the discovery of gold in 1849.