MAINE STATE SYMBOLS
The Legal vs. the Commonly Used Symbols
Maine has the dubious distinction of being a State where NONE of the symbols as adopted by law are being used in common practice.
Maine State Coat of Arms
Adopted June 9, 1820
Symbol as described by Maine Law ------- Symbol as Commonly Used
Maine State Seal
Adopted February 4, 1880
Symbol as described by Maine Law ------- Symbol as Commonly Used
Maine State Flag on Land
Adopted February 24, 1909
Symbol as described by Maine Law ------- Symbol as Commonly Used
Maine State Flag at Sea
Adopted March 16, 1939
Symbol as described by Maine Law ------- Symbol as Commonly Used
