Historical Flags
Step back in time with our Historical flags, including flags from the American Revolution and Civil War. Historical Flags are a great way to remember those flags that shaped our nation's past.
Our historical flags come in a variety of sizes and styles. Our nylon flags all come with a canvas header and brass grommets for easy flying. Their durable nylon material allowed them to fly in even the slightest breeze.
Choose a historical flag from your favorite time in history.
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13 Star Flags
The 13-Star Flag became the Official United States Flag on June 14th, 1777 and is the result of the congressional action that took place on that date. Much evidence exists pointing to Congressman F
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Alamo Flags
The expansion of the United States into Texas started in 1824. In December 1835 a small group of Americans occupied a small chapel popularly known as the "Alamo" to fend off Mexican troops. For a peri -
Bedford Flags
Nathaniel Hawthorne was believed to have carried this flag for the American minutemen at the battle of Concord on April 19, 1775. This was the first known flag to be flown in a Revolutionary war incid -
Bennington Flags
Associate with the American Revolution Battle of Bennington, the Bennington flag is a version of the American flag featuring 13 stars and stripes to symbolize the 13 original colonies. '76 represents -
Betsy Ross Flags
One of the most iconic flags in American history, the Betsy Ross is the first official flag on the United States of America. The circular pattern of thirteen white stars pop from the blue union acc
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Bonnie Blue Flags
While not one of the official flags of the Confederacy, this flag was popularly used prior to and during the Civil War by many of the states. It is considered the unofficial flag of the South from 186 -
British Red Ensign Flags
The British Red Ensign was the British naval flag in use from 1707 to 1801. The British ships were a focal point for colonial protest, particularly of British taxes. Many of the early New England flag -
Bunker Hill Flags
Following the outbreak of the American Revolution at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts in March, 1775 the Americans fortified themselves at various areas of higher ground (hills) to protect Boston -
Commodore Perry Flags
In 1852, President Millard Fillmore sent a naval expedition to Japan to open up trade with the East. The success of the stubborn "commodore" Matthew Perry allowed the U.S. to establish a treaty with J -
Confederate 1st National Flags
This historical flag is also known as the Stars and Bars flag of the Confederacy. While there was never an "official" Confederate flag in its early years, this is the one chosen by the original secedi -
Confederate Flags
The Confederate battle flag is often erroneously confused with the national flag of the Confederacy. Variations of this flag were flown during battles of the Civil War. The battle flag features the cr -
Continental Flag
This flag combines the pine tree with that of St. George's cross (British). This is one of the early uses of the pine tree symbol, used extensively by the colonists. It is also known as the New Englan -
Cowpens Flags
The Cowpens flag, also known as the 3rd Maryland flag, is an early version of the US Flag that meets the congressional requirements of the Flag Resolution of 1777. Similar to the Betsy Ross flag, the -
Culpeper Flags
The Culpeper minutemen of Virginia used this pattern in 1775 in the Battle of the Great Bridge at Norfolk, Virginia on December 9, 1775. The Culpeper men were part of the First Virginia Regiment, led -
First Navy Jack Flags
The rattlesnake was used to represent the unity of the American colonies as early as the French and Indian war, which was fought with the British as allies. As the attitude towards the now dominant
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Fleur-de-lis Flags
France was a major seafaring competitor to Spain in the 16th Century. This was the flag of King Francis I and was carried by the early French explorers to the New World. The irises are a common sym
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Fort Moultrie Flags
Early in the American Revolution, the colonists were often defending their positions against greater British forces. By March of 1776, William Moultrie had built a small fort on Sullivan's Island in t -
Gadsden Flags
During the American Revolution, patriot Colonel Christopher Gadsden of South Carolina saw and liked a bright yellow banner with a hissing, coiled rattlesnake rising up in the center, and beneath th
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Grand Union Flags
Meeting in Philadelphia on September 5, 1774 the colonists formed the First Continental Congress. Their grievances were directed to the Intolerable (taxing) Acts of the British. This was the first uni -
Great Star Flags
The Great Star flag has many versions created. This flag flew over the Capitol dome in 1818 for at least six months. This flag was designed by Captain Reid of the U.S. Navy. Congress adopted both his -
Green Mountain Boys Flags
The Green Mountain Boys were historically, the militia of the Vermont Republic. The original Green Mountain Boys were paramilitary infantry organized in Southwestern Vermont in the decade prior to the -
Guilford Courthouse Flags
This unusual flag was made with thirteen 8-pointed stars in a wide field. Historical records report this flag carried by North Carolina militiamen at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, March 17,1781. -
Kings Colors Flags
In 1603, James VI of Scotland became king of Britain, merging the kingdoms of Scotland and England. In 1606, King James ordered the joining of the flag of Scotland (St. Andrew's Cross) and that of Eng -
Royal Standard of Spain Flags
Christopher Columbus displayed this flag with which to claim the new world for Spain. This is the flag that Columbus planted on San Salvador in the Bahamas on October 12, 1492. The castle on the field -
Serapis Flags
As a popular flag from the American Revolution, the Serapis flag was designed with 13 stripes alternating red, white and blue. This flag was raised by Captain John Paul Jones on the British frigate Se -
Sons of Liberty Flags
The Sons of Liberty was a secret organization of American patriots which originated in the Thirteen Colonies during the American Revolution. In 1767, the Sons of Liberty adopted a flag called the rebe -
Star Spangled Banner Flags
This was the official flag of the United States from 1793 to 1816 and is the flag that flew over Fort McHenry in the Battle of 1812 that remained flying after the battle and inspired Francis Scott Key -
St. George's Cross Flags
Originally the flag of the Republic of Genoa, the St. Georges Cross flag is the national flag of England and Georgia as well as the municipal flag for numerous cities. The St George's Cross (or the Cr -
Taunton Flags
By October, 1774 the colonists were unhappy with the British who had enacted various laws to tax them. The Stamp Act and Tea Act were examples of these laws. One of these organized groups was named th -
Union Calvary Guidon Flags
In 1862, the Union Army issued General Order 4 calling for guidons to incorporate stars and stripes. This Union Calvary Guidon features the circular pattern, by far the most common with the stars pain -
Union Civil War Flags
The Union Civil War flag flew over Fort Sumter. At the outbreak of the Civil War (1861), the US Flag had a field of 33 stars representing 33 states. President Lincoln refused to remove the stars repre -
Washington Commander In Chief Flags
This flag was flown by General Washington while he was at Valley Forge. General Washington had a personal protection guard called the Life Guard that was comprised of a few men from each colony which -
Washington Cruisers Flags
The Washington Cruisers refers to a squadron of 6 defense vessels appointed by George Washington in 1775, and later became the flag of the Massachusetts Navy in 1776. The Washington Cruiser flag was f -
Historical Lapel Pins
Recognize past events and times with these historical lapel pins. Perfect for your clothing, jackets, giveaways, parades and more. Our lapel pins are of great quality and look great wherever they
