A likely earlier version of the Vermont state flag, consisting of the coat of arms within a white plate, is almost the same as the present day but contains the obvious white badge or plate in the center, surrounded by a thin ring of presumed shiny silky gold cloth and a thinner white ring around the badge.
The source can be seen from the image provided, with the date suggesting "1921–1924."

The flag is being viewed from the reverse, implying that it was made to read correctly on both sides.
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