Missouri State Flag - Official Design, Symbolism & History #179728 (License: Personal Use)

The Missouri state flag consists of three equal horizontal stripes-red (top), white (middle), and blue (bottom)-symbolizing valor, purity, and vigilance. At the center is the Great Seal of Missouri, encircled by 24 stars representing Missouri as the 24th state, and flanked by two grizzly bears signifying strength and bravery; the crescent moon denotes the state’s young yet ambitious nature. The Latin motto “Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto” (“The welfare of the people shall be the supreme law”) appears on a scroll beneath the shield.

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