Maryland State Flag - Official Design, History, and Symbolism #1398211 (License: Personal Use)

The Maryland state flag is one of the few U.S. state flags based on a historical coat of arms, featuring alternating quadrants of the Calvert family’s black-and-gold diagonal stripes and the Crossland family’s red-and-white cross bottony. Adopted in 1904, it honors Lord Baltimore, the colony’s founder, and reflects Maryland’s colonial heritage and resilience during the Civil War. Its distinctive pattern makes it instantly recognizable and widely used in civic, educational, and patriotic contexts.

This image is commonly used on government websites, educational resources, tourism pages, and historical articles about Maryland. It serves users seeking information on state symbols, U.S. flag history, or visual identity for official or commemorative purposes.