Buff diamond on colonial blue field with coat of arms and December 7, 1787 date.
Ratio: 2:3
A buff diamond on blue, within it the state coat of arms: farmer, soldier, ox, wheat and ship. Beneath is the date 1787, when Delaware became the first to ratify the Constitution. Buff and blue echo the colours worn by George Washington’s troops.
Flag Symbolism & Meaning
buff and blue
Colors of George Washington’s Continental Army uniform.
coat of arms
Features farming, shipping, and liberty.
date 1787
Marks Delaware as the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
Historical Timeline
Delaware became the first state to ratify the Constitution.
Flag officially adopted.
Fascinating Facts
Delaware is the first state of the Union.
The flag’s buff and blue echo Revolutionary War uniforms.
For Students & Teachers
Key Learning Points (4-8)
Explain Delaware’s status as the First State.
Identify coat of arms symbols of farming and shipping.
State Information
- Population
- 989,948
- Area
- 1,949
- Founded
- 1787-12-07
- Region
- Northeast