America or the U.S. of A. has a unique history just like most countries in the world. One of the very fascinating things to me is the variety of historical flags and banners that were flown from flagpoles and such in the past. The Grand Union flag (also referred to as Continental Colors, First Navy Ensign and Congress flag), for example, was one of the first national flags, if not the very first, of the United States. Many of these historic flags are reproduced and made available for purchase in modern times.
Like the national flag of the United States, also commonly known as the "Stars and Stripes," the Grand Union banner also displays thirteen alternating white and red colored horizontal stripes. The upper left portion of the banner (however) shows the British Union flag.
During the historic years of the 1770-s, more specifically in the year 1775, the Grand Union flag was first shown and possibly flown by John Jones on a water vessel called Alfred. Some seasons later, the flag was also displayed by the so called "American Continental" forces. Fascinatingly, in the past as well as in our day, many claim that George Washington's army flew the flag from flagpoles and such during the year 1776. Some historians reject this to have ever happened however. Like other historical flags of the past, some controversy surrounds the Grand Union banner.
Like "Old Glory," the Grand Union banner displays thirteen horizontal stripes, alternating in the colors red and white. These flags fly really beautifully from commercial and residential flagpoles. Like the Stars and Stripes, the thirteen horizontal bands represent the 13 seceding states. The current national banner of the U.S.A. displays fifty white stars on a blue colored field or background, thus replacing the British Union banner.
Historical flags are reproduced in our day from high quality materials, including nylon and poly or polyester. The Grand Union flag is one of many historic flags of the past that are still displayed from flag poles in modern times. Specific flag etiquette applies to flags that are flown in combination with or without Old Glory, or Red, White and Blue.
Like the national flag of the United States, also commonly known as the "Stars and Stripes," the Grand Union banner also displays thirteen alternating white and red colored horizontal stripes. The upper left portion of the banner (however) shows the British Union flag.
During the historic years of the 1770-s, more specifically in the year 1775, the Grand Union flag was first shown and possibly flown by John Jones on a water vessel called Alfred. Some seasons later, the flag was also displayed by the so called "American Continental" forces. Fascinatingly, in the past as well as in our day, many claim that George Washington's army flew the flag from flagpoles and such during the year 1776. Some historians reject this to have ever happened however. Like other historical flags of the past, some controversy surrounds the Grand Union banner.
Like "Old Glory," the Grand Union banner displays thirteen horizontal stripes, alternating in the colors red and white. These flags fly really beautifully from commercial and residential flagpoles. Like the Stars and Stripes, the thirteen horizontal bands represent the 13 seceding states. The current national banner of the U.S.A. displays fifty white stars on a blue colored field or background, thus replacing the British Union banner.
Historical flags are reproduced in our day from high quality materials, including nylon and poly or polyester. The Grand Union flag is one of many historic flags of the past that are still displayed from flag poles in modern times. Specific flag etiquette applies to flags that are flown in combination with or without Old Glory, or Red, White and Blue.
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