Maryland State Flag - Official Design and Symbolism #3467745 (License: Personal Use)

The Maryland flag is one of the few U.S. state flags based on a historical coat of arms, divided into four quadrants: alternating black-and-yellow diagonal checks (Calvert family) and red-and-white crosses bottony (Crossland family). Adopted in 1904, it honors Lord Baltimore and his family’s legacy, reflecting Maryland’s colonial roots and Catholic-Protestant heritage.

This image is commonly used on government websites, educational resources, tourism pages, and civic materials to represent Maryland identity; users typically seek information about state symbols, history, or official emblems.