The Wisconsin Flag features a blue field with the state coat of arms at its center. The coat of arms includes a sailor and a miner, representing the state's maritime and mining industries. Above the shield is a badger, the state animal, symbolizing strength and perseverance. The flag was officially adopted in 1913, although the design has roots dating back to 1863. The words "Wisconsin" and "1848," the year Wisconsin became a state, are also included on the flag. The flag's colors and symbols reflect the state's history and values.