Maryland Flag

Maryland no doubt is the state that is a member state of the United States of America, however, when it comes to terms of independent state then its independent representation is a must. The history of the Maryland itself is very old as compare to the history of the Maryland flag. As the flag adoption happened in 19th century while the state recognition was happen two centuries back of adoption. As the Maryland became a state of America and joined the union on 28th April 1788. Maryland is counted in the 13 original colonies of the America, as the Maryland joined the union at the very start; it is seven number state of the union. While the flag adoption was happen after so long time. As the flag adoption was occurred on 9th march 1904.

Until the American radical war the black and golden color banner was used by the colony. The Maryland supported the north (union) in the American civil war, while most of people empathize with the south that was confederacy. These empathizers who were with the south were dressed in white and red color clothes. The soldiers of Maryland, had worn there separate emblems during fight against south’s to identify their state. When the war ends; the colors used in his war from both parties were associated with the Maryland. The flag having both parties’ colors was first flown in 1880. The other name of the state by which the Maryland is known, that is old line state.

The design and the coloration of pictures National State Flag of Maryland are very unique and a little bit has the feeling of a very nice looking painting on the wall. At the very first sight, the flag looks like a jigsaws puzzle. White, Red, Yellow, and Black are the color that is used on the flag. The flag is over all of rectangular shape which makes it similar to many other flags used by many different countries. The flag is made with the proportion of 2:3. The design of the Maryland flag contains the imaging of the family crest and that family is one that is of the Calvert and the other is of the Crosland families. It is seen that the state of Maryland was founded and given its status as an English colony in the year 1634 and that was given by a person named Cecil Calvert, and he was the man that was known as the second Lord of Baltimore. It is a known factor that the black color and the Gold color that is used in the design belong to and are symbolic of the Calvert family. And it is similarly known that the red and white colors used in the design belong to and are symbolic of the Crosland family. However, when the flag of this particular State has reached a stage where it can no longer be flown, it should be buried and not burnt. Flag should be buried in a ceremony with great respect. The modern explanation of the flag is that the yellow color is used to signify opportunity, the red for the blood shed during the fight for independence, the other colors are representing as they have been mentioned above.

The Maryland flag pictures can be searched out on internet and can be downloaded for free of cost. For printing purpose the flag of Maryland must have god resolution to ensure the good quality prints.