Flag of Alabama
| Use | Civil and state flag |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 2:3 (by convention) |
| Adopted | February 16, 1895 |
| Design | A crimson cross of St. Andrew on a white field. |
| Designed by | John W. A. Sanford Jr. |
| Flag of the governor of Alabama | |
| Use | State flag |
| Design | The State Flag with the state military crest and coat of arms of Alabama in the lower and upper sections |
The current flag of the U.S. state of Alabama was adopted by Act 383 of the Alabama Legislature on February 16, 1895. The flag was designed by John W. A. Sanford Jr. It is the second state flag to be adopted by the state.