Description
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 designed to fly even in mild winds. Nylon’s lightness also means it can dry quickly after becoming wet, helping prevent mildew growth. The iconic constellation design is added using advanced digital printing technology for deep, vibrant colors that are fade-resistant.
Our Alaska state flags sized 6’ by 10’ and under come finished with a strong canvas header and brass grommets for easy attachment to any standard outdoor flagpole, such as our best-selling tangle-free flagpole. Flags sized 8’ by 12’ and up are equipped with nylon rope and thimbles for secure flying.
AK Flag Features
- Made in the USA
- Original 1927 design
- 100% premium 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 AK state 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 the state flag of Alaska when the territory achieved statehood in 1959.
