Missouri State Flag - Official Design, Symbolism, and History #179729 (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, respectively. Centered on the white stripe is the Missouri state seal, encircled by a blue band with 24 white stars representing Missouri’s status as the 24th state admitted to the Union. The seal features two grizzly bears supporting a shield with symbols of the United States and Missouri, topped by a helmet and a crescent moon, with the motto “Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto” (“The welfare of the people shall be the supreme law”).

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