Alaska State Flag - 12" x 18"

These beautiful long-wearing Alaska state flags are made from heavy-weight, SolarGuard® UV-treated, 200 denier Nyl-Glo® Colorfast all-weather nylon. They are digitally screen dyed in bright, durable colors.
This material, developed especially for the flag industry, is engineered to resist damage from the sun’s UV rays, waves in the lightest breeze, and is quick to dry after a rain.

In 1927 the competition to design a flag for Alaska was won by 13-year-old Benny Benson who got his inspiration from Alaska’s northerly location. The flag shows the large North Star with the Big Dipper below it. The Big Dipper is an asterism in the constellation Ursa Major (The Big Bear).

When Alaska was granted statehood in 1959 the flag remained the same.
The stars are the yellow color of natural gold and the field is the same blue as appears on the Stars and Stripes.
The height of the flag to the length is in the proportion of 125:177. The diameter of the North Star is one-tenth of the height and the stars of the Great Bear are three-fifths the diameter of the North Star. If you are looking for a high-quality and long-lasting Alaska flag, you might want to consider the SolarGuard® Nyl-Glo® Alaska state flags. These flags are made from 200 denier nylon that is specially treated to resist UV damage, fade less, and dry faster. They are also digitally printed with bright and durable colors that reflect the meaning and history of the flag of Alaska.
The Alaskan flag was designed by a 13-year-old boy named Benny Benson, who won a contest in 1927. He was inspired by the northern location of Alaska and its natural beauty. He chose a dark blue background to represent the sky and the sea, and a yellow color for the stars to symbolize gold. He placed a large star in the upper right corner to represent the North Star, which guides the travelers and the natives. He also added seven smaller stars in the shape of the Big Dipper, which is part of the Ursa Major constellation. The Big Dipper symbolizes strength and power, and also points to the North Star.
When Alaska became the 49th state of the United States in 1959, the Alaskan state flag remained unchanged. It is a proud symbol of the Alaskan people and their heritage. The dimensions of the flag are 125:177 in height to length ratio, and the sizes of the stars are proportional to each other. The flag of Alaska can be seen flying in many places, such as government buildings, schools, and homes.

What does the alaska flag look like?

Dominating the flag is the large North Star, a symbol of Alaska's northern location. Positioned just below the North Star is the iconic Big Dipper, an asterism within the Ursa Major constellation. The stars on the flag are a vibrant yellow, representing the natural gold found in Alaska.