United States Historical Flag Lions and Castles
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This is the flag that Columbus planted on San Salvador (Wailing's Island) in the Bahamas on October 12, 1492. The embattled castle on the field of red represented the house of Castle and the red lion rampant on the white field represented Leon. This Spanish flag of Ferdinand and Isabella, reflecting the newly united Kingdom of Spain.
United States Historical Evolution of Old Glory Flag 20 Stars
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United States Historical Evolution of Old Glory Flag 23 Stars
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United States Historical Evolution of Old Glory Flag 21 Stars
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United States Historical Evolution of Old Glory Flag 24 Stars
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United States Historical Guilford Courthouse Flag
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This flag is an example of the lack of uniformity in American flags during the Revolutionary period as each group chose what flag to be used as it's standard. This flag has the unique elements of an elongated canton and blue stripes. It was raised over the Guilford Courthouse, North Carolina on March 15, 1781 under the leadership of General Greene whose militiamen halted the British advance through the Carolinas and turned them back to the seaport towns. This was one of the bloodiest battles of the long war with the British losing over a quarter of their troops.
United States Historical Green Mountain Boys Flag
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The Green Mountain Boys were a part of the New Hampshire militia during the Revolutionary War. My (Living History) unit, the 2nd New Hampshire Continental Regiment, fought with the Green Mountain Boys at Hubbardton, where we were all routed or captured. None of us would have gotten away if it had not been for the 'Boys counter-attacking the Hessians.
United States Historical Evolution of Old Glory Flag 27 Stars
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United States Historical Evolution of Old Glory Flag 25 Stars
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United States Historical Evolution of Old Glory Flag 26 Stars
All outdoor flags have a canvas heading with brass grommets.
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United States Historical Evolution of Old Glory Flag 28 Stars
All outdoor flags have a canvas heading with brass grommets.
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United States Historical Evolution of Old Glory Flag 29 Stars
All outdoor flags have a canvas heading with brass grommets.
Appliquéd stars and sewn stripes