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.
Flag of Maryland | Colors, Meaning & History | Britannica
WEBU.S. state flag consisting of a quartered design of alternating red-white and black-yellow panels.Alone 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 …
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 …
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.
Flag of Maryland - Flagpedia.net
WEBCurrent flag of Maryland with main information. You will also learn the location of the state.
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.
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 paternal family and the red-and-white ...
Maryland State Flag
WEBMaryland State Flag. Maryland's flag bears the arms of the Calvert and Mynne families (the latter wrongly identified as the Crossland family in the act creating a State flag).
Maryland Flag Meaning: History And Symbolism - Symbol Genie
WEBJul 29, 2023 · Maryland’s flag is one of the most recognizable state flags in the United States. It features a unique design that draws inspiration from the coats of arms of two powerful families in the state’s history: the Calverts and the Crosslands.
Maryland State Flag - WorldAtlas
WEBNov 29, 2017 · The flag includes four colors: yellow, black, red, and white. Yellow and black appear in the first and fourth quadrants, while red and white are present in an alternating fashion on the other two quadrants. Symbolism of the …
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