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The flag of Wilmington, Delaware, was adopted in 28 March 1963.

Current flag (1963-present)[]

Flag of Sweden

Flag of Sweden

Main Description[]

The flag is a blue background with a yellow Nordic Cross, with the city's seal in the cross's center.

Meaning[]

The blue and yellow came from the flag of Sweden, as the city was founded by Swedes. The seal shows Wilmington soon after its founding and suggests the milling and shipping industries that would become important in the city’s development.

2004 NAVA survey[]

The flag scored 4.88 on the 2004 NAVA city flag survey, and was ranked as the 42nd mediocre flag, behind Springfield, IL.

Redesigns[]


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