Grand Union Flag

Grand Union flag is 100% SolarMax Nylon, the most durable nylon flag material available.  It stands up well to wind and sun damage.  Finished with canvas heading and solid brass grommets.  Bright colors.  Made in America by Annin Flagmakers, the nation's oldest and largest flag manufacturer.  Annin has produced flags since 1847.

The Grand Union or Cambridge flag had a field of thirteen alternate red and white stripes, which symbolized the union of 13 colonies, and the King's Colors in canton.  The flag represented the independent nature and determination of colonists, while still maintaining loyalty to Britain.  The Grand Union flag was raised at Cambridge, Massachusetts  by General George Washington on January 2, 1776.