Wisconsin State Flag Patch

The Wisconsin State Flag was adopted in 1863 and consists of a badger, a shield with a plow, pick and shovel, an arm with a hammer, and an anchor. In the center of the shield is the coat of arms of the United States. Holding the coat of arms is a sailor and a yeoman. At the bottom is a cornucopia and 13 stars or lead ingots. The badger is a symbol for its state animal. The plow signifies agriculture. The pick and shovel represent the mining industry. The arm with a hammer symbolizes the manufacturing sector. The anchor represents navigation. The sailor and yeoman symbolize the labor on land and water. The cornucopia is a representation of prosperity and abundance. The 13 stars symbolize the 13 original colonies and mineral wealth which is the state's major source of revenue.