Maine Fire Patches
Maine was the 23rd state in the USA;
it became a state on March 15, 1820.
State Capital is Augusta.
Nickname is Pine Tree State.
Maine's official flag was adopted in 1909.
The flag has a deep blue field with the state coat of arms in the center. The coat of arms pictures a farmer and a seaman (representing agricultural and maritime industries). A shield is between them, upon which is a pine tree, a moose (the state animal of Maine), green grass, a blue sky, and deep blue water. Above this is a yellow star (representing the North Star
Maine was the northernmost state when it entered the Union) and a red ribbon that reads, "DIRIGO," which means "I direct" in Latin. Below, a large blue ribbon reads, "MAINE."
