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The flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia consists of the seal of Virginia against a blue background. The current version of the flag was adopted at the beginning of the American Civil War in 1861. The flag may be decorated with a white fringe along the fly.

The Latin motto, "Sic semper tyrannis," at the bottom of the state seal means "Thus Always to Tyrants." This quote is attributed to Brutus during the assassination of Julius Caesar in Rome. The woman is "Virtus the genius of the Commonwealth, dressed as an Amazon" (Code of Virginia § 1-500) and represents Virginia. The prostrate man represents tyranny; note the fallen crown to the right. The tyrant is holding both a chain and a scourge.

Proposals for a New Flag of Virginia

Shown below are proposals by various designers for a new flag of Virginia

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 VA Flag Proposal Andrew Rogers 1.png|VA Flag Proposal "Andrew Rogers 1"
 VA Flag Proposal Andrew Rogers 2.png|VA Flag Proposal "Andrew Rogers 2"
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 Republic of Virginia Flag by Emperor Norton I.svg|VA Flag Proposal "Emperor Norton I"
 Virginia Flag "Zolntsien".png|Virginia Flag Proposal "Zolntsa"