3×5′ Outdoor Michigan Flag

The current Michigan state flag is the third official state flag and was adopted by Public Act 209 in 1911. The flag depicts their state coat of arms on a dark blue background. There are three motto’s listed on the flag; the first on the red ribbon says, “out of many, one.” The motto on the top of the shield says, “I will defend.” The motto on the blue ribbon, says, “If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you” (which is the official state motto). There is an elk and a moose on either side of the shield and an eagle above.