Ala. Code § 31-2-54
There shall be a Governor's flag of the following design and specifications. A flag of the same colors, dimensions, proportions, and description as prescribed for the flag of the State of Alabama. In addition thereto, there shall appear, in the field in the upper angle formed by the arms of the St. Andrew's Cross, the coat of arms or Great Seal of the State of Alabama and, in the field in the lower angle formed by the arms of the St. Andrew's Cross, there shall appear the military crest of the State of Alabama. A Governor's flag may be purchased out of the regular or special military appropriations of the state for each Governor, or should he or his heirs so desire, the flag shall become his personal property or the property of his family at the expiration of his term of office, or at his death should he die before his term of office is completed.
Ala. Code § 31-2-54 (1975)