CONTINENTAL HISTORIC AMERICAN FLAGS Third New England Flag, Bunker Hill Flag Continental historic American flags and desktop flags Order all Continental flags from the pull down menu below. |
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PRODUT DESCRIPTIONS Continental desktop flags are made in the United States. Size is 4 x 6 inch, lightweight nylon material, hemmed all four sides, mounted on 10” black staffs with a golden spear point. Table top bases are available in black plastic to display from 1- 7 flags. Wood bases are available with either 10 holes or 12 holes to display additional flags. FLAG DESCRIPTION / HISTORY The flag is depicted in a famous painting by John Trumbell of "The Battle of Bunker Hill," painted in 1786, after the Revolutionary War was over. John Trumbull served in the Continental Army from 1775 to 1777 and watched the Bunker Hill Battle from an adjacent colonial army camp. He became known later for his images of the Revolutionary War. (ref; yale.edu, Yale University Art Gallery) |
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