s the only state flag with different pictures on each side. On the
reverse appears a beaver the state animal. Both sides have a field of
navy blue with design in gold. The front picture includes a heart
shaped shield with an eagle on top,surronded by thirty-three stars.
(The number of states in 1859.) The scene on the shield shows the sun
setting over the Pacific Ocean, mountains, forests and a covered
wagon. A plow, wheat and pickax represent farming and mining. Of the
two ships: The one leaving is a British ship and the one arriving is
a United States ship representing trade. The eagle represents the
United States. On a banner are the words "The Union" representing
support for the United States. Finally the flag is emblazoned with
the words "State of Oregon" above the picture and the date of
statehood "1859" below.   Get this Flag