Pennsylvania Colonial/Revolutionary War Flags (U.S.)
WEBDec 17, 2016 · The flag was raised as Thompson's Rifle Regiment or Battalion in 1776; renamed 1st Pa in 1777, and was also known as the 1st Continental Regiment. The device shows a hunter trying to snare a lion, and the motto underneath reads 'Dominari Nolo' - I refuse to be subjugated.
List of Flags of the American Revolutionary War | American ...
WEBList of Flags during the American Revolutionary War from 1775-1883. The early days of the American Revolution led to the use of many flags as the colonists struggled with the aims of the revolt, whether rights within the British Empire or outright independence.
Flag of Pennsylvania - Wikipedia
WEBA Pennsylvania state flag from 1863, featuring a ring of stars around the coat of arms. It was made in November 1863 by a Philadelphia flag manufacturer for Governor Curtin's use during the Gettysburg National Cemetery's dedication on November 19, 1863.
Flag of Pennsylvania | Meaning, Colors & Facts | Britannica
WEBflag of Pennsylvania U.S. state flag consisting of a dark blue field (background) bearing a central coat of arms with black horses as supporters. In 1777 a seal was created bearing the coat of arms now found on the state flag.
Historical Flags of Our Ancestors - American Revolutionary ...
WEBWhite Plains Flag: The White Plains Flag 1776. This White Plains Flag, emblazoned with the Liberty cap and staff as well as the sword of Justice, was captured from a New York militia unit in the fall of 1776 by German mercenaries fighting for the English.
Easton Flag-July 1776 - Easton Flag — American Flag Stories
WEBFeb 17, 2024 · On the 8th of July 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read on the courthouse steps at Easton Pennsylvania. The local paper reported a Flag was flown on the occasion. Some believe it was the Flag known as the Easton Flag. The local militia was present, and likely carried their unit standard.
REG'T FLAG | 1st-continental-reg
WEBThis unit, which had been raised in Pennsylvania in June of 1775, served with the Army during the siege of Boston from the summer of 1775 until mid-March of 1776 when it marched with the army to New York in pursuit of the British.