Michigan's official flag was adopted by the state Legislature in 1911 with a simple description: The State Flag shall be blue charged with the arms of the State (the state coat of arms appears on both sides of the flag, and also on Michigan's state seal). All State Flags
The great seal of Michigan features the state coat of arms and also appears on both sides of the state flag. All State Seals
From Michigan.gov: "Michigan’s Coat of Arms was inspired by the 17th Century coat of arms of the Hudson’s Bay Company, one of the earliest and largest fur-trading companies in North America."
Nebraska was one of the last states to adopt a state flag. Representative J. Lloyd McMaster introduced a bill in 1925 to designate a state banner and the bill was passed. The law describes the banner as: "... a reproduction of the Great Seal of the State charged on the center in gold and silver on a field of national blue."
In 1963 the Legislature finally designated the state banner as the official flag of Nebraska. The symbols on the great seal of Nebraska are described on a bill introduced in 1867:
Nebraska's state seal is located in the Secretary of State's office and leaves its impression on all official state documents. The symbols on the great seal of Nebraska are described on a bill introduced in 1867:
The state flag of South Dakota features the great seal on a blazing sun in the center against a field of sky blue. The words "South Dakota" appear above the seal and the official state nickname appears below; "The Mount Rushmore State." South Dakota flags that are designed for indoor and display use have a golden fringe on three sides. All State Flags
The symbols on the great seal of South Dakota represent the state's commerce, industry, and natural resources. All State Seals
The Montana flag displays a representation of the state seal on a field of deep blue. The legislation also describes "golden fringe along the upper and lower borders of the flag." Above the great seal is the word "Montana" in gold Helvetica Bold font (the letters are to equal 1/10 the vertical measurement of the flag).
The great seal of Montana displays symbols of the state's history and natural beauty (Montana's seal is also featured on the state flag). All State Seals
The Missouri fox trotting horse was designated the official state horse of Missouri in 2002. All State Horses
This unique breed was developed in the Ozark hills of Missouri during the 1800's; Missouri fox trotting horses are famous for their walking and trotting gait. Missouri also recognizes another equine symbol as the official state animal).
The Missouri state flag was officially approved in 1913. The original flag (designed and created by Marie Elizabeth Oliver) is on display at the Secretary of State's office in Jefferson City, Missouri. All State Flags