Mildew and fade resistant. Readable from both sides. Made in the USA.
Available in 2 sizes - the smaller garden size and the standard house pole size. Both sizes include a sleeve for sliding onto a Pole/Stand which is NOT included. Sold as each.
Choose your size - Garden (small) size: 13" x 18.5" / House (large) size: 28" x 40".
This 1876 version of this side of the seal shows the Calvert arms which includes the state motto, Fatti maschii, parole femine, Maryland's official translation has variously been "Manly deeds, womanly words." The current official translation, "Strong deeds, gentle words," was established during the 2017 legislative session. The saying is the motto of the Calvert family (the Barons Baltimore), who first founded the Colony of Maryland. George Calvert, 1st Baron Baltimore (1579–1632), made it his family's motto in 1622 and it appears that the saying was well known in 17th-century England.
The Latin text, "Scuto bonae voluntatis tuae coronasti nos", is from verse 12 of Psalm 5 from the Vulgate and from the New King James version of the Bible, Psalm 5:12 it translates to "with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield".
This side of the seal is primarily used on official government documents, but can also be found displayed around the state, especially on state government buildings, including the Miller Senate Office Building floor.