South Carolina State Flag - Official Design, History & Symbolism #246617 (License: Personal Use)

The flag of South Carolina consists of a solid navy blue field with a white crescent moon in the upper left corner and a white sabal palmetto tree centered slightly to the right. The design originates from the Revolutionary War era, commemorating the 1776 defense of Sullivan’s Island, where a fort made of palmetto logs absorbed British cannon fire. The crescent moon is derived from the uniforms of South Carolina troops during that time.

This image is used on government websites, educational resources, historical articles, and civic pages to represent South Carolina’s identity; it serves users seeking official state symbols, historical context, or visual references for presentations and publications.