1st Navy Jack 6" x 9" Motorcycle Flag

Description: 1st Navy Jack 6" x 9" Motorcycle Flag 1st Navy Jack 6" x 9" Motorcycle Flag Continental Navy Jack Motorcycle Flag This revolutionary war-era First Navy Jack motorcycle flag is equipped with a small sleeve designed to slip over a regular motorcycle flagpole and be displayed while the vehicle is being operated at normal speed. The flag is double-sided, meaning two flags are sewn together back to back so that the lettering is readable from both sides. The fabric is a knitted polyester material that has a silky, smooth feel (similar to gym shorts) with a slight amount of elasticity which lends greater durability against the wind vs. standard printed polyester. A Jack flag is one that is meant to fly from the bow of a ship. The 1st Navy Jack flags exact design is not known for certain, but traditional belief is that it consisted of 13 alternating red and white stripes and an uncoiled rattlesnake with 13 rattles across the center with the motto Dont Tread on Me under the snake. In the fall of 1775 Commodore Esek Hopkins, commander-in-chief of the Continental Navy issued a set of signal flags to be flown from the command ship USS Alfred. The red and white striped flag was the attack flag. It is likely that John Paul Jones would have raised the flag on the Alfred, as he was the ships First Lieutenant. The rattlesnake was a symbol of unity among the colonists against oppression from Great Britain. In a 1751 article written by Benjamin Franklin, he criticized the British for sending their convicted criminals to the colonies and suggested that rattlesnakes should be sent back to Britain to be placed in the gardens of the nobles. Franklin again used the image of a rattlesnake in a 1754 article depicting a snake cut into eight pieces representing the colonies with the caption Join or Die suggesting that if the colonies did not work together, they would not survive. The popularity of rattlesnake imagery during and before the American Revolution is attributable to the fact that the rattlesnake could not be found in any other part of the world and displayed unique courage that could be likened to the early American spirit. The rattlesnake never begins a fight and never surrenders once engaged. She never attacks without giving ample warning but strikes with an often deadly result. The snake depicted on the flag has 13 rattles, representing the unity of the 13 colonies. One rattle by itself is incapable of producing a sound, but all 13 together would strike fear in the heart of the boldest of men. The 1st Navy Jack flag and other early American Revolution-era imagery have recently been revived to represent grassroots American resistance to the ever-increasing size of government and its overreach. In modern-day use, the 1st Navy Jack was flown on all US Naval vessels in 1975 and 1976 to commemorate our nations bicentennial. In 1977, it became US Navy policy to continuously fly the 1st Navy Jack from the naval vessel with the longest period of service. On May 31st, 2002, the Navy announced that the 1st Navy Jack would be flown from the bows of all US military vessels until the war on terrorism is over. Double-sided construction Finished with a white pole sleeve specially designed for motorcycle flagpoles Made to withstand the high winds created while riding at normal highway speed Bright colors Flag size: 6 x 9 Shipping USA Shipping cost:FREE USPS shipping to the USA! Delivery time:When you place your order, you will be agreeing to your package being shipped with the United States Postal Service (USPS). Our shipping team strives to ship orders within 2 business days but can take up to 4 business days during times of heavy order volume. If your order requires expedited shipping, please contact us before or immediately after placing your order, and we will be happy to make arrangements for you. Expedited orders may incur additional shipping and/or handling fees. Payment We accept the following payment methods: Immediate payment through eBay Please contact us if you have any questions.

Price: 11.13 USD

Location: Canton, Texas

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