The official flag of the City shall be of rectangular shape, consisting of three equal horizontal stripes, the top and bottom stripes to be of a light shade of mauve purple and the center stripe to be of white. A circle of light cadmium yellow in the center of the flag shall extend halfway into the purple stripe at the top and bottom. In the middle of the yellow circle shall be a light brown flintlock rifle and powder horn with the date 1787 in black. The words "Ohio's First Settlement", printed in black, shall circle the gun and horn inside the yellow circle. The words, "Martins Ferry" shall be printed in white letters on the purple stripe at the top of the flag. In the purple stripe at the bottom shall be printed the words "The Pride of the Valley" in white letters. All words shall be printed in plain capital block letters.
(Res. 5701. Passed 3-21-68.)