Today the flags of NAVA 60 and the City of Indianapolis fly. This weekend, I attended the 60th annual meeting of the the North American Vexillological Association.
Quoting the NAVA web site, “The flag of NAVA 60 prominently features “LX”, the Roman numerals for 60, with a matching swallowtail layout representing a decadal meeting. The encircled star in the saltire is derived from the flag of Indianapolis, and represents both its capital city status and Monument Circle at its center. The red, white, and blue color scheme reflects the flag colors of Indianapolis and NAVA. The design is based on an original submission by Thomas Berryhill, revised by the NAVA 60 flag selection committee with feedback from participants in the Flag Design Forum.”
It was great to meet and see fellow flag researchers and enthusiasts and hear about their flag stories and research over the past year!
Quoting the Flags for Good page, “The flag of Indianapolis, adopted in 1963, is widely considered one of the best-designed city flags in the United States. Designed in 1962 by Roger Gohl as a class assignment, this flag has stood the test of time and has become an iconic symbol of Indy.
The design is centered around a white star, representing the Soldiers and Sailors Monument and the city’s role as the state capital. The star sits inside a red circle, which symbolizes the vibrant heart of the city (Monument Circle). The dark blue field is divided by a white cross, representing the intersection of Meridian and Market Streets—the very center of Indy’s unique “Mile Square” grid.”
In the Flags for Good office, there’s an aerial photo of the Soldiers and Sailor’s Monument that put the whole thing into perspective for me in a way I hasn’t expected.
The City of Indianapolis has modified the flag for use in wayfinding signs in the downtown area. They move the star the the quadrant of the city you’re in.
It was a nice size turn out at NAVA 60 this year. I had fun.
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