Flag of Maine

The flag of the U.S. state of Maine was introduced in 1909.

Shaping

The flag shows the seal of Maine on blue field. Blue is the color of the Union.

The seal shows a moose under a pine tree and a farmer and a sailor, representing the work who did the early settlers.

The tree represents the operated in Maine shipbuilding. The star pointed Maine than formerly northernmost state. Supporters are a farmer and a sailor.

Under the Stars is the Latin motto of the State ". Dirigo " ( " I lead. " )

This theme is also found in the merchant and naval flag from 1939 again.

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