Flag of Maryland - Wikipedia
WEBThe flag of the State of Maryland is the official flag of the U.S. state of Maryland and the 17th-century heraldic banner of arms of Cecil, 2nd Baron Baltimore. It consists of the arms of his father George, 1st Baron Baltimore (1579–1632), quartered with those of his grandmother, heiress of the Crossland family.
History of the Maryland Flag - Maryland Secretary of State
WEBThe Maryland flag has been described as the perfect state flag — bold colors, interesting patterns, and correct heraldry—a flag that fairly shouts "Maryland." The design of the flag comes from the shield in the coat of arms of the Calvert family, the colonial proprietors of Maryland.
Flag of Maryland | Colors, Meaning & History | Britannica
WEBAlone of the 13 original states, Maryland has a state flag based on a flag flown under British rule. According to the laws of heraldry, the personal banner of the Lords Baltimore, who were the proprietary owners of Maryland, was …
The Maryland State Flag
WEBJun 30, 2022 · The Maryland State Flag. The design of the flag comes from the shield in the coat of arms of the Calvert family, the colonial proprietors of Maryland. George Calvert, first Lord Baltimore, adopted a coat of arms that included a shield with alternating quadrants featuring the yellow-and-black colors of his …
Flag Day: History of the Maryland Flag - Preservation Maryland
WEBJun 14, 2017 · Maryland’s flag stands out! Every Marylander has had at least one occasion to lament – or defend it’s bold colors and eye-catching design. Here’s the story of how the flag came to be.
Maryland Flag Meaning: History And Symbolism - Symbol Genie
WEBJul 29, 2023 · On this day in 1880, the Maryland flag was officially adopted, and it has been a symbol of pride for the state ever since. The flag features the colors black, gold, red, and white, and it’s a unique design that represents the history and heritage of Maryland.
Flag, Maryland State
WEBMaryland State Flag. Maryland's flag bears the arms of the Calvert and Crossland families. Calvert was the family name of the Lords Baltimore who founded Maryland, and their colors of gold and black appear in the first and fourth quarters of the flag.
Maryland - TheFlags.org
WEBMaryland Flag History. The flag of Maryland, adopted officially in 1904, is a distinctive symbol of the state’s heritage. It features the heraldic banners of the Calvert and Crossland families, the ancestral families of the state’s founder, George Calvert, the …
Maryland State Flag
WEBThis flag was first flown October 11, 1880, in Baltimore at a parade marking the 150th anniversary of the founding of Baltimore. It also was flown October 25, 1888, at Gettysburg Battlefield for ceremonies dedicating monuments to …
Flag – Maryland Center for History and Culture
WEBOfficially adopted by the state of Maryland in 1904, it combines the black and gold banner of George Calvert, 1st Baron of Baltimore (1580-1632) and Maryland Secretary of State (1618-1625), and the red and white Crossland arms.
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