PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Historic Washington's Commander in Chief outdoor flags are USA made and printed on nylon flag material and are finished with a canvas heading and two brass grommets on the hoist side, 2 rows of stitching top and bottom sides and 4 rows of stitching on the fly side. They are attached to the flagpole by means of a halyard (rope) and flag snaps, or to smaller poles with flag fasteners. Standard stock size for this flag is 3x5 ft. Other larger flag sizes are made to order, allow 2 weeks. An indoor flag with pole sleeve is also available made to order. Fully sewn / appliqued versions of this flag are available by special order.
FLAG DESCRIPTION / HISTORY
The Washington Commander in Chief flag, personal position standard of General George Washington, consists of 13 six pointed white stars on a blue field, three rows of three stars and 2 rows of two stars. The points of the stars on the original flag are not all pointing in the same direction. The original flag was also closer to square than rectangular, 27 1/2 inches by 35 1/2 inches, similar to a US Navy Jack. The date(s) of the orignial flag are not certain; somewhere between 1777 and 1784. |
