Product Description
Bunker Hill Flag — Red Variant — 5′ × 8′ Nylon Appliqué
100% Made in the USA
The Bunker Hill Flag (Red Variant) is one of the most recognizable and widely interpreted flags of the early American Revolutionary period. Closely associated with the opening phase of the war and traditionally linked to events surrounding the Battle of Bunker Hill in June 1775, this flag represents America’s transition from colonial resistance to armed revolution.
The design consists of a solid red field with a white canton bearing the red Cross of St. George, reflecting the colonial practice of modifying familiar British ensigns before independence was formally declared. This red‑field version is considered one of several documented and historically accepted variants associated with New England militia forces during the early war years.
Historical Significance
Prior to the adoption of standardized national colors, American colonial units flew a wide variety of flags derived from British ensigns and regional symbols. The Bunker Hill Flag exemplifies this era of symbolic transition—maintaining recognizable British elements while signaling colonial unity and defiance.
While no single design can be definitively identified as the flag flown at Bunker Hill, the red‑field variant with St. George’s Cross has become a deeply ingrained representation of early Patriot resistance and is widely displayed at Revolutionary War sites, reenactments, and educational institutions.
Construction & Materials
This 5′ × 8′ nylon appliqué flag is proudly manufactured entirely in the United States, combining historical authenticity with modern durability:
- Size: 5′ × 8′
- Fabric: Premium all‑weather nylon
- Appliqué construction: Cross and canton elements individually sewn for strength and dimensional appearance
- Header: Heavy‑duty canvas header
- Attachment: Solid brass grommets for secure mounting
- Finish: Reinforced fly end to extend service life
- Origin: 100% Made in USA
Ideal Uses
- Museums and historical sites
- Revolutionary War reenactments
- Government and military heritage displays
- Educational institutions
- Collectors of colonial and Revolutionary‑era flags
The 5′ × 8′ Bunker Hill Flag (Red Variant) is a powerful symbol of America’s earliest stand for independence. Crafted with care and historical respect, it offers a bold and meaningful display that honors the origins of the Revolutionary cause.
