Texas Navy 1836-1839 Flag Made in USA

Made in USA. Exclusive 2nd Amendment flag. Double or Single Sided Dacron. In Stock. LARGE from 12x18 inch to 15x20 feet. The ceremonial flag of the Texas Navy Association 1836 - 1839 for sale - Outdoor. Flagpole or Boat Flag. 2x3 3x5 4x6 5x8 6x10 Jumbo 8x12 10x15 12x18 15x20 Stadium. All are available in double sided. 8x10 or larger have rope and thimble.

Add 2 extra grommets to any flag here.

Custom Made of durable and long-lasting nylon fabric and solid brass grommets, this flag lasts much longer than our Standard flag. You won't find nylon flags with higher tensile and tear strength. It has excellent strength retention under UV exposure, and high resistance to UV fading. The colors are deep, bright, and last over time due to the aniline dye process. They have better wash-fastness and light-fastness than nylons of similar fabric construction. One inch double edge fold around flag, with four rows of stitching on the fly edge. There is reinforced stitching at the top and bottom of the fly edge of the flag.

You can order this flag in various sizes, from 5x8 feet to 12x18 feet. This high-quality flag is 100% made in the USA.

This product has the following features:

• - Durable, high-quality dacron polyester flag made to last
• - Resistant to water, UV fading and pressure
• - Includes one-inch double edge fold right around the flag to keep it in place
• - Reinforced stitching at the bottom and top of the flag
• - You can attach it easily to any flag pole

In January of 1836 the Republic of Texas purchased its first four schooners, and the Texas Navy was born. This is its first flag. On its first cruise, the Texas schooner Liberty captured the Mexican schooner Pelicano, in range of the Mexican cannons at Fort Sisal. The Pelicano's cargo included barrels of flour, but after capture each of the barrels was found to contain 3 kegs of gunpowder, bound for the Mexican army.

In a letter describing the discovery of the powder, the captain of the Liberty wrote the following:

"My situation requires that I keep a constant lookout, and when I see the Mexican flag flying, I shall either take it or be taken. I cannot fly from a Mexican, and will not."

Respectfully yours,
W.S. Brown
Commander Schooner Liberty

Texas armed privateers and navy vessels maintained effective control of the sea lanes along the Texas coast. This permitted supplies to arrive to Texas ports to support the Texan land forces, while denying provisions to the invading Mexican army. Sea invasion of Texas became impractical. The Texas Navy was an important factor in the San Jacinto victory, as Santa Anna's ground forces were not able to get needed supplies. Incidentally, the gunpowder captured by the Liberty was used by Texan forces in the San Jacinto campaign.

?These flags are custom printed and made to order. Production time may vary. We do not offer refunds on custom printed flags.