Washington's Cruisers Flag

Buy authentic Washington's Cruisers Flags. Our historical flags are unsurpassed in quality and authenticity. This 3'x5' Washington’s Cruisers flag is fully printed and has 2 grommets on the left edge used for hanging. NOTE: The 4"x6" size is mounted to a 10" staff with a gold spear top. George Washington owned his own private navy with six schooners outfitted at his personal expense in the autumn of 1775. Ever the diplomat, Washington chose the New England pine tree motif as a gesture of solidarity and friendship between the northern and southern colonies.  This Pine Tree banner was flown by the American Navy at its birth. This was the flag they raised as the first American War vessels were deployed against the British in Boston Bay. The Pine Tree had become a strong yet simple symbol of New England and the Colonies, and was well liked by Colonials, including General Washington. The words “An Appeal to Heaven” are in reference to a resolution by the Provincial Congress of Massachusetts, which states “Appealing to Heaven for the justice of our cause, we determine to die or be free.”