South Carolina State Flag Emblem - Palmetto Tree, Crescent Moon & Bird #201287 (License: Personal Use)

This emblem features a stylized Sabal palmetto tree in deep maroon against a white field, with a crescent moon in the upper left and a white bird-often interpreted as a great egret or heron-perched in the fronds. The design originates from the 1775 Revolutionary War-era flag and honors the defense of Sullivan’s Island, where palmetto logs absorbed British cannon fire. The crescent represents the gorget worn by colonial troops, while the bird signifies vigilance and local wildlife.

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