South Carolina State Flag - Official Design and Symbolism #3354787 (License: Personal Use)

The flag of South Carolina features a deep blue field with a white crescent moon in the upper left corner and a white palmetto tree centered slightly to the right. The design originates from the Revolutionary War era, where the palmetto tree represented the fort made of palmetto logs that withstood British cannon fire at the Battle of Sullivan’s Island in 1776. The crescent moon is derived from the gorget worn by soldiers of the 2nd South Carolina Regiment.

This image is commonly used on government websites, educational resources, historical articles, and civic pages discussing U.S. state symbols. It serves users seeking visual identification, historical context, or official representation of South Carolina.