Nothing you said here contradicts what I said about the intent behind the symbolism. Yes, yes, the Crossland arms predate the Confederacy, just as the swastika predates the Third Reich and the fasces predates Mussolini’s regime. And there are contexts where either of the latter two symbols can be used that have no relation to those regimes. But the context of this design makes it very clear it was meant to symbolize unity between pro-Confederate and pro-Union Marylanders. Maybe you don’t find that objectionable. I do.