Citation Links for Nevada
NV
Nevada
The 1905 version of the flag had gold and silver stars and the literal words "Nevada," "gold," and "silver" on it. A later proposed version was even more complex, with an added shield.
NV
Flag Adoption:
July 25, 1991
Motto
Battle Born
Symbols & Colors
- Silver star: State nickname
- Sagebrush: State flower
Other Facts
The more complex flag proposal was rejected, and a 1926 proposal offered a simplified flag, where the sagebrush wreath and the motto "Battle born" was added, reflecting the state's entry into the union during the Civil War. This became the state flag from 1929 to 1991.