Alternate Flag Of Maine
The white pine maine s state tree and the north star representing our state motto dirigo which is latin for i direct over the years there have been several calls to reinstate the original flag which is much easier to distinguish from other state flags than the current version.
Alternate flag of maine. The original maine flag 1901 1909 features two of maine s most well known symbols. The design commonly used omits the circular ring prescribed by maine law as a part of. Red flag laws which have been passed in other states with support from democrats and gun control advocates allow. The bill ld 1811 was crafted with the help of gov.
View entire discussion 0 comments more posts from the vexillology community. In the center of the shield a moose rests under a tall pine tree. Augusta maine gov. New england has no official flag but there have been many historical and modern banners used to represent the new england colonies or the six states of new england there are some variations but common designs include a plain colored field usually red with a pine tree in the canton the eastern white pine pinus strobus is the most common symbol of new england and often represents that tree.
The north star represents the state motto. Proposal for new state flag based on vintage design gets a wave of support. A farmer and seaman represent the traditional reliance on agriculture and the sea by the state. Alternate flag for maine.
Janet mills has signed an alternative to the red flag bill lawmakers said early thursday. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. Mills office and the. The flag of the state of maine features maine s state coat of arms on a blue field.
Janet mills and the sportsman s alliance of maine.