Description
Celebrate the home of the United States Naval Academy, Baltimore sports, and the Chesapeake Bay with a state flag of Maryland! Maryland is close to our hearts here at Flags.com, where our company originated. We’re proud to have been a trusted supplier of our home state flag and more since 1990.
All of our Maryland state flags are proudly manufactured in the United States. We offer flags crafted from either nylon or polyester fabric, which are suited for different situations.
Nylon Maryland Flags
Nylon is an excellent general-purpose material, making these flags usable for outdoor flying or indoor display. This durable material is lightweight, meaning these flags will fly even in mild breezes. Our nylon flag of Maryland comes in a wide range of sizes and is suitable for most outdoor flagpoles.
Polyester Maryland Flags
Polyester is more durable than nylon and is ideal for regions with strong winds or saltwater environments. Please note that polyester flags are too heavy for house-mounted flagpoles and that we recommend flying these flags on inground poles instead.
Maryland Flag Features
- Produced in America
- Official 1904 design
- Strong canvas header for durable attachment
- Rust-resistant brass grommets
8’ x 12’ and Up Sized Flags
- Nylon rope instead of grommets
- Galvanized thimbles
- Extra stitching on fly-end corners
Are you planning on displaying Maryland’s flag inside? You’re looking for our indoor state flag of Maryland, finished with three borders of gold fringe and a pole sleeve.
Maryland Flag Meaning & History
Cecil Calvert, the 2nd Baron Baltimore, founded the original settlements that would later become the state of Maryland in the 17th Century. His father’s heraldic banner of arms, which depicted black and orange alternating stripes, represented the territory.
During the American Civil War, citizens in Maryland who supported the Confederacy flew the Crossland Banner, which had a red and white cross on a background of alternating rectangles. This design was derived from the banner of arms for the family of Cecil Calvert’s grandmother. The orange and black Lord Baltimore banner represented Maryland residents who supported the Union.
Following the end of the war, both sides attempted to reconcile, symbolized through the display of both banners next to each other. The first flag that combined the Lord Baltimore and Crossland banners was flown in 1880, but it would not be adopted as the official Maryland state flag until March 9, 1904.
Do You Have Your Botonee Cross Flagpole Topper?
The Maryland Flag Code dictates that any pole flying the state flag outside schools or government buildings should be topped with a Botonee cross ornament. Individuals and businesses do not have to follow this guideline but are encouraged to do so.
Why are Flags at Half-Staff Today in Maryland?
Register for our free half-staff alert service to receive notifications whenever a half-staff proclamation is issued for the state of Maryland.
Other Details
Flag Adopted: November 25, 1904
Entered Union: April 28, 1788
Motto: "Fatti maschii, parole femine" / "Manly Deeds, Womanly Words"
Nickname: Old Line State, Free State, Little America, America in Miniature
Known For: Blue Crab, Chesapeake Bay
State Bird: Baltimore Oriole
State Flower: Black-eyed Susan
Famous Marylanders: John Wilkes Booth, Frederick Douglass, Billie Holiday, Francis Scott Key, Frank Zappa, David Hasselhoff
