DVIDS Images Soldier Holds a Baltimore Ravens Shield [Image 3 of 3]

The original Baltimore Ravens logo debuted in 1996. It featured a shield front and center, stamped with a large "B" for Baltimore, the team name "RAVENS" arched above it, and stylized raven wings spreading out on either side. Underneath the shield sat a cross bottony, a nod to the heraldic elements found in the Maryland state flag.. The Baltimore Ravens are a professional American football team based in Baltimore. The Ravens compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. The team plays its home games at M&T Bank Stadium and is headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland. [9] The Baltimore Ravens were established in 1996 after Art Modell, then owner of the.

The original Baltimore Ravens logo consisted of a pointed shield with a stylish "B", raven wings, and a reference to Maryland culture with the addition of the Crossland bottony beneath. Drawn by the hand of amateur artist Frederick Bouchat, this logo combines Gothic style, state-level symbolism, and a football attitude.. The Baltimore Ravens' shield logo, originally introduced in 1996 and later redesigned in 1998, featuring elements inspired by the Maryland flag, stands as a powerful representation of the team's connection to its home state.