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The flag of Raleigh, North Carolina, is a vertical triband of red and white, with the city's coat of arms in the center.
Description[]
It is one of the few American city flags to currently feature different designs on the obverse and reverse. Both sides feature a similar red-white-red vertical triband with an emblem in the center. The obverse features the Seal of Raleigh. The reverse has a modified version of the coat of arms of Sir Walter Raleigh.
Symbolism[]
The red-white-red triband is a reference to Walter Raleigh, who the city was named after, as red and white were the colors of his arms.
The oak tree and oak leaves with gold acorns on the left and right is a reference to Raleigh's nickname "City of Oaks".
The text reading "ESTABLISHED 1792" under the tree refers to the time when land in Wake County was purchased for a planned capital. 1792 was also the year the state's General Assembly named the city "Raleigh".
Fun Facts[]
- The flag looks similar to the flag of Peru.
- It's coat of arms looks similar to the one of Miami, Florida.
Flag redesigns[]
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