What symbol is featured on the Corvette logo?

The Corvette logo features crossed flags. Its familiar emblem places two flags together, creating one of the most recognizable symbols in automotive design.

The emblem dates to the Corvette’s early development in the 1950s. The original concept combined a checkered racing flag with a flag carrying Chevrolet-related imagery, including the bowtie and fleur-de-lis. Because Chevrolet could not use the American flag in a commercial trademark, the design evolved before production.

The precise appearance has changed repeatedly across Corvette generations. Colors, shapes, lettering, and surrounding elements have been revised, but the crossed-flags idea has remained central. This is different from Chevrolet’s separate bowtie logo, which identifies the marque rather than the Corvette model itself.

The flags also connect the car to racing and performance. The checkered pattern suggests competition, while the paired design distinguishes the Corvette badge from ordinary Chevrolet emblems.