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In 1865, a star was added, representing Nevada, bringing the
total number of stars on the U.S. flag to 36. There were
thirteen stripes representing the thirteen original colonies.
The 1929 design was altered in 1987 so the name "NEVADA" is
placed under the star, not spaced all around it. Motto of state
is "BATTLE BORN" reflecting the formation of the state during
the Civil War. The background color on Nevada flags is
officially "cobalt blue", best matched at RGB 0-51-153. Clay
Moss, 28 March 2009 Nevada Revised Statutes NRS 235.020 State
flag. The official flag of the State of Nevada is hereby
created. The body of the flag must be of solid cobalt blue. On
the field in the upper left quarter thereof must be two sprays
of sagebrush with the stems crossed at the bottom to form a half
wreath. Within the sprays must be a five-poin