Alaska Flag

Celebrate the Last Frontier with this Alaska state flag!

Our flag of Alaska is manufactured in the United States from premium nylon, a lightweight material resistant to sun damage and mildew growth. Nylon flags are designed to fly even in mild winds. This authentic state flag of Alaska is digitally printed with deep, vibrant colors for a beautiful display. 

Finished with a strong canvas header and brass grommets, this flag can easily be attached to any standard outdoor flagpole, such as our best-selling tangle-free flagpole. Choose between our various sizes available to match your flagpole needs.

Alaska Flag Features

• Made in the USA
• Original 1927 design
• 100% nylon
• Sturdy canvas heading
• Rust-resistant brass grommets

8’ x 12’ and Up Sized Flags 

• Nylon rope instead of grommets
• Galvanized thimbles
• Extra stitching on fly-end corners

Looking for a more formal flag for your indoor display set? Check out our Alaskan flag with gold fringe.

Alaska Flag Meaning & History

In 1926, Alaska held a competition for schoolchildren to create a new flag to represent the territory, as it had only previously flown the US flag. The winning design for the Alaskan state flag was chosen from over 700 submissions and was drawn by 13-year-old Benny Benson. 

Benson’s design for Alaska’s flag featured the constellation of the Big Dipper and the North Star on a dark blue background. In his description, Benson explained that the blue background symbolized the sky of Alaska and the regional forget-me-not flower.

Furthermore, the North Star represented the territory’s hope to become the northernmost state of the USA. The constellation Big Dipper is part of ‘Ursa Major,’ or the Great Bear, which Benson said stood for strength.

The Alaskan legislature approved Benny Benson’s winning design the year after the contest. The design would later become Alaska’s state flag when the territory achieved statehood in 1959.