In many places, people discuss the proper ways of handling and showing the national flag of the United States. However, the state flags aren’t usually given the attention these deserve. Not many people know that each represents a lot about the state’s history and principles. For example, the New Jersey state flag which was first introduced in March 1896 is full of stories and ideals. The buff or beige color of the flag is rather unusual compared to other state flags. This is because it was made to be similar to the Revolutionary War flag.
During the time of George Washington, only he and his most high-ranking officers and generals were allowed to wear uniforms that featured buff-colored facings. However, the great general ordered that all the soldiers in New Jersey also wear the same facings on October 2, 1779. After awhile, every brigade flag in the armed forces also used the same buff color. This explains how the odd buff color of the New Jersey flag began.
The officers of the Continental War also gave orders to all brigades that their facings should have the same buff color featured by the brigade’s state flag. This was accomplished on February 28, 1780. If you observe the New Jersey state flag, some elements present in the state seal of New Jersey are evident, such as the two women which stand for independence and agriculture, the knight’s helmet for preparedness for war and the blue shield with three ploughs which stand for the farming industry. The words “Liberty and Prosperity” is below the insignia.