That flag had always confused me because most flags with a crescent moon are from Islamic countries. Until I learned that it was the South Carolina flag, I always figured it was the flag of a country that had people frequently immigrating to the USA.
To be honest, I didn't know the history of the flag until after your post. It makes more sense how the elements where from revolutionary war regiments fighting for the south.
In stark contrast, for me, it's relaxing, like a memory of a warm summer night laying in a hammock.
But then I guess, that might make it a bad design.
