Sky blue field with Osage warrior shield, olive branch, and calumet.
Ratio: 2:3
A sky-blue field with a circular Osage shield of buffalo hide, decorated with eagle feathers. Across it lie a peace pipe and olive branch. Small white letters spell “Oklahoma” beneath. The symbolism is explicit: a flag of conciliation and heritage.
Flag Symbolism & Meaning
Osage shield
Represents Native American heritage.
olive branch and peace pipe
Symbolize peace between cultures.
blue field
Choctaw flag influence and devotion.
Historical Timeline
1925
Shield design flag adopted.
1941
Name ‘Oklahoma’ added below design.
Fascinating Facts
1
One of the most symbolically rich U.S. state flags.
2
Features both Native American and European peace symbols.
For Students & Teachers
Key Learning Points (5-12)
Identify Native American elements in the design.
Explain significance of peace symbols.
State Information
- Population
- 3,959,353
- Area
- 69,899
- Founded
- 1907-11-16
- Region
- Southwest