Most of our state souvenirs come in two designs: the official state flag and the official state seal. Both are official symbols of the state, flag and seal items of the same format share the same size, and both make a good keepsake. The difference is in the look and in who they suit best.
What a state flag souvenir shows
A flag item reproduces the state flag in full color. Flags are bold, colorful and recognizable at a glance, which is why they work so well on items people see from a distance: a magnet on the fridge, a pin on a jacket, a mug on the desk.
Choose the flag if the person you are buying for wants something cheerful and instantly readable, or if you are building a colorful wall of all 50 states.
What a state seal souvenir shows
A seal item reproduces the official state seal: the emblem a state uses on its laws and official documents. Seals are more detailed and carry symbols, mottos and dates tied to the state's history, so they have a formal, heritage look.
Choose the seal for professional gifts, ceremonies, history lovers and museum or historical society shops. Seal tie clips and cufflinks are a classic choice for formal occasions.
Formats available in both versions
These formats come in flag and seal versions for all 50 states:
- Pins: state flag pins and state seal pins
- Magnets: round (flag · seal), square (flag · seal), horizontal (flag · seal) and vertical (flag · seal)
- Mugs: flag · seal
- Keychains: metal (flag · seal) and round acrylic (flag · seal)
- Tie clips: flag · seal
- Cufflinks: flag · seal
- Buttons: round (flag · seal), horizontal (flag · seal) and vertical (flag · seal)
- Purse mirrors: flag · seal
- Bottle opener magnets: flag · seal
Lanyards, wristlet keychains and woven wristbands come with the state flag.
Can't decide? Get both
Flag and seal items of the same format have the same size, so a flag pin and a seal pin side by side make a neat pair for a collector, and a store can stock both versions of its own state in the same space.
FAQ
Are the flag and seal versions the same size?
Yes. Within each format, flag and seal items share the same size for every state.
Which design is better for a formal gift?
The state seal, with its detailed emblem and formal look, is usually the choice for professional and ceremonial gifts.
Can a store order both designs?
Yes. Wholesale quotes can mix flag and seal versions, states and formats. See our wholesale page.
Stock this in your store
Wholesale quotes for gift shops, museums and visitor centers.
Are you a retailer? Wholesale orders: orders@theworldwidesouvenirs.com
