South Australian Tartan

SKU N/A Category Australian Tartan Tag District

A combination of all the colours within the tartan is a reminder of Desert Fire (Opal) the State gemstone emblem adopted by the South Australian Government in 1985.

Price range: $125.00 through $155.00

Weight with double width per metre

Clear

Length should be greater than 1

Additional information

Weight with double width per metre	80oz, 10oz, 13oz, 16oz

Registered Number 2534

RED – Represents the Sturt’s Desert Pea (Swainsona formosa) the State’s official flower emblem proclaimed on 23rd November1961, which is situated on the State official Coat of Arms. It further symbolises the Red Cross of St George on the Union Jack.

BLACK – Represents the Piping Shrike (or white backed magpie Gymnorhina tibicen teloncua) displayed proper on the gold background. The fine black lines depict the borders of this original historic free State of South Australia.

GOLD – Symbolises the Yellow Rising Sun proclaimed official by Queen Elizabeth 11 on 19th April 1984. It is one of South Australia’s official State colours and the backdrop to the Piping Shrike, which is centred on the State flag and the Coat of Arms.

BLUE – Represents the defaced Union Jack (British Blue Ensign) proclaimed on 13th January 1904 as the State flag.

GREEN – Represents the grassy mount or grasslands a symbol of agriculture on which rests South Australia’s official Coat of Arms.