Maryland State Flag

[AndyMarquisLIVE]

Just got a news release via e-mail:

Gov. Martin O'Malley has ordered the Maryland state flag be lowered to half staff immediaetly in memory of former State Senator J. Robert Hooper from Hartford County. It must be flown at half staff until sunset the day of the funeral.

This action is required under the Protocol of the Maryland State Flag.

 

[AndyMarquisLIVE]

J. Robert Hooper, Maryland State Senator

 

[BS Gal]

That guy lowers the flag more than any past Gov. we have had.

 

[toppick08]

That guy lowers the flag more than any past Gov. we have had.

I guess to make up for raising taxes.........

 

[BS Gal]

I guess to make up for raising taxes.........

Okay, that was funny.

 

[ImnoMensa]

That guy lowers the flag more than any past Gov. we have had.

I am not sure what the protocols are , but the MARYLAND flag seems to go to half staff most every other day.

 

[shygirlmd]

This is totally off topic but...... does anyone know where I can buy a state flag? I've looked at local stores (Target, Wal-Mart, K-Mart) and can only find American flags. I would like a Maryland flag to hang at the house.

 

[toppick08]

This is totally off topic but...... does anyone know where I can buy a state flag? I've looked at local stores (Target, Wal-Mart, K-Mart) and can only find American flags. I would like a Maryland flag to hang at the house.

Try crwflags.com in Glen Burnie..........

 

[shygirlmd]

Try crwflags.com in Glen Burnie..........

thanks!

 

[awpitt]

This is totally off topic but...... does anyone know where I can buy a state flag? I've looked at local stores (Target, Wal-Mart, K-Mart) and can only find American flags. I would like a Maryland flag to hang at the house.

Talk to your State Delegate or Senator. That's were I got mine.

 

[shygirlmd]

Try crwflags.com in Glen Burnie..........

Just got on their site. What's the standard size for a flag? Don't want a little one and don't want a huge one.

 

[toppick08]

Just got on their site. What's the standard size for a flag? Don't want a little one and don't want a huge one.

I think it's 3 x 5 , but don't quote me........

 

[shygirlmd]

I think it's 3 x 5 , but don't quote me........

Guess I'll have to break out the measuring tape when I get home and measure our American flag. I'm going to ask hubby for one for Valentine's Day. I'm not a flowers/candy kind of girl.

 

[toppick08]

Guess I'll have to break out the measuring tape when I get home and measure our American flag. I'm going to ask hubby for one for Valentine's Day. I'm not a flowers/candy kind of girl.

Just measured mine.....3 x 4 7/8".........so I'd say 3 x 5.........

 

[shygirlmd]

Just measured mine.....3 x 4 7/8".........so I'd say 3 x 5.........

Thanks again.

 

[itsbob]

Our state flag is 4X6.. and our US flag is 3X5.. buying new and getting both at 4X6

Maryland 4ft. x 6ft. SpectraPro Flag

 

[shygirlmd]

Our state flag is 4X6.. and our US flag is 3X5.. buying new and getting both at 4X6

Maryland 4ft. x 6ft. SpectraPro Flag

There's a $16 difference between the two sizes so if I can find more stuff to ask for for Valentine's Day, I'll ask for the smaller one. If not, I want the bigger one.

 

[shygirlmd]

Our state flag is 4X6.. and our US flag is 3X5.. buying new and getting both at 4X6

Maryland 4ft. x 6ft. SpectraPro Flag

The other website offers the 4x6 for less money.

 

[ImnoMensa]

This is totally off topic but...... does anyone know where I can buy a state flag? I've looked at local stores (Target, Wal-Mart, K-Mart) and can only find American flags. I would like a Maryland flag to hang at the house.

Hillside Graphics in Leonardtown.
Right behind the old Dukes.

 

[Lenny]

Did you know that you are supposed to fly the Maryland State Flag on a flag pole with a cross on the top? Has something to do with the Royal charter for Maryland or somethiing like that.


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In 1945, the legislature made a gold cross bottony the official ornament for a flagstaff carrying the Maryland flag.

Sawree.