The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought on June 17th, 1775. American colonists were surrounding Boston which at the time was full of British troops. Across the Charles River from Boston was the Charlestown Peninsula where the town of Charlestown and Breed's Hill, as well as Bunker's Hill, were located. A few days before the 17th, the colonists received word the British would attempt to try to break out of Boston, and they sent 1200 men under the command of William Prescott into the quiet of the night and built fortifications on those two hills. It's there that it's rumored the first continental flag was flown.
The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought on June 17th, 1775. American colonists were surrounding Boston which at the time was full of British troops. Across the Charles River from Boston was the Charlestown Peninsula where the town of Charlestown and Breed's Hill, as well as Bunker's Hill, were located. A few days before the 17th, the colonists received word the British would attempt to try to break out of Boston, and they sent 1200 men under the command of William Prescott into the quiet of the night and built fortifications on those two hills. It's there that it's rumored the first continental flag was flown.
Though it was one of the harshest, the Battle of Bunker Hill managed a significant blow to what was their military superiority. The British lost nearly one-third of their men by the ragtag group of colonists not afraid to fight off their British oppressors.
With the utmost respect to historical records, we have recreated one of America's defining flags. Featuring the pine tree in the upper left corner, a common symbol that represented liberty in New England at the time, dating back to pre-colonial times, and according to one of the witnesses of the battle, Jonathan Trumbull.
Our continental flag features two strong brass grommets along the left edge used for secure hanging. Created using nylon, this flag material is one of our most popular choices for excellent reasons. A dense weave fabric, our nylon can resist harsh sun conditions with damaging UV. Being light, our nylon flags proudly wave in the lightest of breezes. This continental flag is lustrously colored for a bright, vivid appearance. For a smaller and more portable choice, the 4" x 6" flag comes mounted to a rugged 10" staff topped with a shining gold spear top.
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