Historic US Flags Stamp Art Print: American History Wall Decor

This high-res print is of a set of 10 stamps showcasing historic flags that have flown over the United States in the early days of America’s history. Add a piece of American history to your home or office with this thoughtfully made vintage stamps art print. This stamp set was released in 1968 portrays the following flags:

1st Navy Jack: This flag was the flown by the Continental Navy. The rattlesnake was a symbol of resistance to British rule.

Philadelphia Light Horse Troop: This troop escorted General George Washington from Philadelphia to Massachusetts to take command of the Continental Army. They also carried their flag in the battles of Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown, and Trenton.

Grand Union: Also known as the Continental Colors, this flag was the first national flag of the United States. The 13 stripes represent the colonies, while the British Union Flag reflected the desire by many to remain loyal to England.

Bunker Hill: The colonists carried this flag during the battle for Boston. Though the Battle of Bunker Hill was a defeat for the colonists, British losses were heavy.

First Stars and Stripes: The first official 13-star, 13-stripe flag was authorized by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777.

Rhode Island: The 13-star flag was carried by the First Rhode Island Regiment at the Battle of Yorktown. The anchor and motto had been used by Rhode Island since 1647.

Bennington: Colonists from New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Vermont defeated the British at the Battle of Bennington, Vermont. This flag was made to commemorate the victory. The large “76” in the field of blue makes it easily identifiable. The top and bottom stripes are white, rather than the traditional red.

Washington’s Cruisers: In 1775, George Washington outfitted seven ships to sail in the waters around Boston to prevent the British from receiving supplies. The colonial ships flew a white flag with a pine tree, which represented freedom. These ships were the first Navy of the United States.

Fort McHenry: This 15-star and 15-stripe flag is the inspiration behind Francis Scott Key’s “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The flag flew over Fort McHenry, which guarded Baltimore, Maryland’s harbor during a War of 1812 British naval bombardment. After a long night of fighting, Key found our “flag was still there.” The original Fort McHenry flag now hangs in the Smithsonian Institution.

Fort Moultrie: Also known as the Liberty Flag, this was carried by colonists when the British attacked Sullivan’s Island in South Carolina. The flag was shot from its staff and Sergeant William Jasper ran out in the open to rescue it. The colonists’ victory saved Charleston from invasion, and the fort on the island was named for the commander, William Moultrie.

Each stamp print is created with archival inks and museum-quality fine art paper for a high quality and long-lasting look. The print is created with actual physical stamps that have been scanned at a very high resolution while carefully removing any blemishes. The background color of each stamp is carefully selected to create a beautiful wall display.

• Museum-quality, high-res print
• Archival inks
• Matte finish
• 175gsm fine art archival paper

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