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Flag of Massachusetts

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
UseCivil and state flag Small  vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagSmall  vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagReverse side is mirror image of obverse side
Proportion3:5
AdoptedMarch 18, 1908; 118 years ago (1908-03-18) (initial version) 1971; 55 years ago (1971) (current design)
DesignA state coat of arms on a white field.
Variant flag of Commonwealth of Massachusetts
NameFlag of the governor of Massachusetts
DesignState flag in the form of a pennant.
Variant flag of Commonwealth of Massachusetts
NameMassachusetts ensign
UseNaval ensign Small  vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagSmall  vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagReverse side is mirror image of obverse side
Adopted1971; 55 years ago (1971)
DesignA green tree on a white field.

The state flag of Massachusetts was adopted in 1907.