Maryland Polyester State Flag 5'x8'

Our 5'x8' Maryland flags are crafted from tough woven polyester that has a texture similar to cotton. This polyester fabric is the best choice for coastal and more extreme weather environments. Our outdoor Maryland flags feature fray resistant stitching (4-stitch fly ends) that create durable seams that resist fraying better than most polyester flags and are finished with a canvas header and solid brass grommets.

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More information on the Maryland State flag

Maryland’s colony was originally founded by Cecil Calvert and this is why the Calvert family black and gold coat of arms is on the flag. George Calvert adopted his coat of arms, which was slightly different, in that it included both his paternal and maternal family; hence, the Maryland state flag. (he red and white design on the opposite quadrants is from the Crossland family, George Calvert’s mother). Adopted in 1904, Maryland is the only state flag that is based on British heraldry.