Massachusetts State Flag – 3×5 Nylon

Flag of Massachusetts

The state flag of Massachusetts is white with a representation of the coat of arms on both sides. The Massachusetts state flag was approved in its final form in 1971 (previously a green pine tree adorned the obverse side of the flag).

The Massachusetts flag has a blue, gold and white design on a white field. The state seal appears in the middle, and has an Indian in gold on a blue shield with a white star representing the United States above it. Above the shield is a crest with an arm holding sword, below it is a scroll containing the state motto "Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem" ("by the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty.")