South Carolina State Flag - Official Design and Symbolism #2117473 (License: Personal Use)

The South Carolina state flag displays a white crescent moon in the upper left corner and a white sabal palmetto tree centered on a solid blue field. The design originates from the Revolutionary War era, symbolizing the defense of Sullivan’s Island in 1776, where palmetto logs were used to build Fort Moultrie. The crescent represents the gorget worn by soldiers of the South Carolina militia.

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