Maryland State Flag

The Maryland State Flag features the heraldic banners of Maryland’s founding families, George Calvert (Lord Baltimore) and his successors. The design combines black and gold quadrants from the Calvert family’s coat of arms and red and white Crossland family colors. This distinctive pattern symbolizes Maryland's heritage and history, blending two noble family symbols into a vibrant and recognizable flag. The flag’s bold design is unique among U.S. state flags, representing both the state's colonial origins and its enduring regional identity.