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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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 Proposed Flag of VA Bezbojnicul.png|VA Proposed Flag "Bezbojnicul"
+SwordSpearFlag03.png|Virtue - My proposal for a new state flag for the Commonwealth of Virginia.  This flag contains 10 five-point stars that represent Virginia. (10th state admitted into the union) They are laid out symmetrically on the same field of blue currently used in the flag.  There is a spear and sword crossed as well as centered to represent the weapons carried by "The Goddess Virtue" as well as a fallen crown representing the fall of tyranny.   This is to depict what is currently on the state seal, and the state motto in a more modern and simplistic way.  (Sic Semper Tyrannis - Thus Always to Tyrants)|link=https://imgur.com/a/SYKhuJ8
 Proposed Flag of VA FlagFreak.png|VA Proposed Flag "FlagFreak"
 Proposed Flag of VA Iserlohn.png|VA Proposed Flag "Iserlohn"
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 VA - 13 Stars copy 2.jpeg|Another design for a Virginia state flag. This flag recalls and celebrates Virginia's role in the American Revolution, the War of Independence, and the founding of the nation. Posted by Ken Morton.
  Virginia, Cross of Saint George.jpeg|My third design for a Virginia state flag. This flag is based upon a cross of Saint George, signifying Virginia's status as the first English colony in America. The cross of Saint George is overlaid with white and blue crosses meant to represent Virginia's membership in the USA.
-SwordSpearFlag03.png|Virtue - My proposal for a new state flag for the Commonwealth of Virginia.  This flag contains 10 five-point stars that represent Virginia. (10th state admitted into the union) They are laid out symmetrically on the same field of blue currently used in the flag.  There is a spear and sword crossed as well as centered to represent the weapons carried by "The Goddess Virtue" as well as a fallen crown representing the fall of tyranny.   This is to depict what is currently on the state seal, and the state motto in a more modern and simplistic way.  (Sic Semper Tyrannis - Thus Always to Tyrants)|link=https://imgur.com/a/SYKhuJ8
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