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.
Seal of Maryland - Wikipedia
WEBThe Great Seal of the State of Maryland is the official government emblem of the U.S. state of Maryland. Its official service is to authenticate acts by the General Assembly of Maryland (state legislature), but it is also used for display purposes at most state buildings.
Seal, Maryland State
WEBA new seal with republican imagery was adopted by the Governor and Council on February 5, 1794. Designed by Charles Willson Peale, the Maryland Seal of 1794 remained in use until 1817. In that year, the General Assembly adopted a single-sided Great Seal bearing an eagle holding a shield.
Coat of arms (crest) of Maryland - Heraldry of the World
WEBThe arms itself are the arms of Lord Baltimore, who started the colonisation of the present Maryland. The arms are a combination of the arms of Calvert family in the first and fourth quarter, and the Crossland family in the second and third quarter.
History of the Maryland Flag - Maryland Secretary of State
WEBThe Maryland flag, flown on a staff properly ornamented with a gold cross bottony, is therefore much more than a symbol of state sovereignty. The flag excels as a state banner because it commemorates the vision of the founders while it reminds us of the struggle to preserve the Union.
Maryland Flag Meaning: History And Symbolism - Symbol Genie
WEBJul 29, 2023 · The black and gold quadrants of the flag are based on the Calvert family crest. The crest features a black and gold design with six vertical bars, which were said to represent the rays of the sun. The crest was used by George Calvert, the first Lord Baltimore, and became a symbol of Maryland’s colonial history.
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 personal banner of the Lords Baltimore, who were the
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.
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 Flag and Description and Maryland Seal - WorldAtlas
WEBMaryland Flag. DESCRIPTION: The Maryland flag is the only state flag that features British heraldic banners, (the coat of arms of noble families). It was officially adopted in 1904. It displays the arms of George Calvert, the first Lord Baltimore.
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