Annin Flagmakers District of Columbia Flag USA-Made to Official State Design Specifications, 3 x 5 Feet (Model 146460)

The District of Columbia flag consists of three red stars above two red bars on a white background. It is an armorial banner based on the design of the coat of arms of George Washington, first used to identify the family in the 12th century when one of George Washington's ancestors took possession of Washington Old Hall, County Durham, northeast England. As elements in heraldry, the stars are properly called mullets. For over a century, the District of Columbia was without an official flag and flew several unofficial banners—usually the flag of the D.C. National Guard. In 1938, Congress established a commission to choose an official, original flag design. The commission held a public competition and picked the submission of graphic designer Charles A. R. Dunn, who had first proposed his design in 1921. Dunn's design was officially adopted on October 15, 1938, using the following specification: The proportions of the design are prescribed in terms of the hoist, or vertical height, of the flag as follows: the upper white portion shall be 3⁄10 of the hoist; the two horizontal bars are each 2⁄10 of the hoist; the white area between the bars 1⁄10 of the hoist; and the base, or lowest white space, is 2⁄10 of the hoist. The three five-pointed stars have a diameter of 2⁄10 of the hoist and are spaced equidistant in the fly, or horizontal dimension of the flag. Family-owned for six generations, Annin Flagmakers takes special pride in producing high-quality, American-made state, international, and military flags. All Annin Flagmakers flags are sewn in either South Boston, VA or Coshocton, OH. Our superior quality is time-tested and meets the requirements of the most discerning buyer. Nyl-Glo, Tough-Tex, and Bulldog are registered trademarks manufactured exclusively by Annin Flagmakers.

• 100% Made in the U.S.A.: Annin Flagmakers has been proudly making the U.S. Flag since 1847; made in our factories in South Boston, Virginia, and Coshocton, Ohio
• Premium Quality: Show your state pride by flying a premium-quality flag manufactured to state specifications
• Durable Construction: Our outdoor flags and banners are expertly printed and sewn using durable, UV-resistant 200 denier nylon and exclusive SolarGuard dyes selected for their lasting brightness
• Expert Craftsmanship: Using an advanced three-step screen printing process, our weather-resistant nylon flags are treated with custom dyes and steamed to activate and lock in vibrant, lasting color
• Perfect Gift: Annin Flags come packaged in an official Annin Flagmakers presentation box; our patriotic flags make the perfect gift for family and friends in need of an outdoor flag for their home or business