Arizona State Flag Arizona Flag Available in Nylon or Poly Arizona: Phoenix is the Capital of Arizona. Arizona is often referred to as the "The Grand Canyon State" The Arizona Flag features heavy duty brass grommets and durable canvas heading. Our high grade 200 denier nylon Arizona State Flag is made of long lasting durable nylon. This flag flies well in a slight breeze and is sturdy enough to last. This is our most popular flag material. Our Heavy Duty Poly-Max Arizona State Flag is a commercial grade flag. It is our long lasting material available and is the flag you need in high wind areas. The added weight of this flag means it does not move as much in a slight breeze but its durability is below none. Use this flag for your commercial application or if you want the heavier weighted flag. History of the Arizona State Flag In 1910, Col Charles W. Harris designed a flag for the Arizona National Guard Rifle Team when they attended the National Matches at Camp Perry. This flag was adopted in 1917 by Arizonas Third Legislature. The Arizona State flag is divided into to halves. The top half is formed of thirteen alternating red and yellow rays which represent America's thirteen original colonies. The bottom half of the flag is a solid blue. This blue is the same on the United States flag. Arizona is a western state and this is represented in the flag, the rays show a sun setting. The middle of the flag has a large star, copper colored to represent Arizona as the largest copper producer in the United States. Read more about the Arizona State Flag at the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records.
