One of the most distinctive US state flags, displaying the heraldic banners of the Calvert and Crossland families — Lord Baltimore's coat of arms.
The heraldic quarters represent the Calverts (proprietors) and the Barons Baltimore. Maryland's flag is unique among US states with its intricate heraldic design. Maryland adopted this flag in 1904.
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