Ensign

Maine is also one of only two states with a separate ensign

Ensign

An ensign is a national flag when used at sea, in vexillology, or a distinguishing token, emblem, or badge, such as a symbol of office in heraldry...

, which is rarely seen (the other is Massachusetts

Flag of Massachusetts

The commonwealth of Massachusetts' flag in the United States has been represented by official but limited-purpose flags since 1776, though until 1908 it had no state flag per se to represent its government. A variant of the white flag with blue seal was carried by each of the Massachusetts...

). It features symbols from the current flag and the older one, with a white field and green pine tree. The green pine tree has the seaman's anchor, and the words "MAINE" and "DIRIGO" around it.

Flag of the 20th Maine

The flag used by the 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War.

See also

• State of Maine
  • Symbols of the State of Maine
    • Great Seal of the State of Maine