The gaudy reds and golds of the Maryland state flag have leapt in recent years from the flagpole to T-shirts, koozies, swimsuits and a host of other products that Lord Baltimore himself never could… ...

With its bright colors and simple yet strong Zia symbol, it’s no surprise that New Mexico was voted the best U.S. state flag in a survey conducted by the North American Vexillological Association.

Flag Buffs Salute District, Maryland. Online Survey Puts Va.'s Banner Among The Unimaginative. By Andrew DeMillo. June 28, 2001 at 8:00 p.m. EDT.

The resulting 50 flags certainly do operate as a cohesive whole. Some flags, like Colorado and New Mexico, retained their general appearance, just getting a makeover with more patriotic colors.