View Alabama Flag State Images. Andrew referred to in the law is a diagonal cross, known in vexillology as a saltire. The state did not have its own flag until its withdrawal from the union in 1861.

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The origins of the flag are unclear; The alabama legislation does not specify whether the flag should be square or rectangular (only that the bars be at least 6 inches. Updated february 28, 2017 | infoplease staff.

The cross is known as a saltire and.

Updated february 28, 2017 | infoplease staff. Alabama joined the union of united states in 1819. In 1939 alabama adopted a state coat of arms directly incorporating the confederate battle flag along with the flags of other governments that had controlled alabama, including those of france, spain. Alabama state flag crimson st.