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What does the Grand Union flag stand for?
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The Grand Union Flag stands for the early colonial United States. It features the British union jack and 13 red and white stripes representing the original 13 colonies. The Second Continental Congress accepted it as the national symbol on December 3, 1775. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique flags.
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Early 20th Century British Union Flag, ca 1918-1952
Located in York County, PA
It is of interest to note that no law has ever been passed to make the Union flag / “Union Jack” the national flag of the United Kingdom.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Framed Glitter Union Flag Screen Print, Signed, Edition 77/100
By Peter Blake
Located in Bristol, GB
Screen print in colours with glitter on wove paper
Edition 77 of 100
44.8 x 59 cm (17.6 x 23.2 in)
(Frame 49 x 63 x 3.5 cm, 19.3 x 24.8 x 1.4 in)
Signed and numbered on the front
Min...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Prints
Materials
Glitter, Screen
Civil War Union Solider in Full Dress, Sword & Cannon, Union Gutta Percha Case
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Encased in ornate Gutta Percha Case with Union Flags, Union Shield, Eagle and banner reading 'The Union and Constitution'
Measures: Case 3.25" W x 3.75" H x 1"
Image 1.75" x 2.5".
Category
Antique 19th Century North American High Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass
$2,360 Sale Price
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Ruby Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold “United Kingdom Flag” Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely ring designed as the flag of the United Kingdom, the Union Flag. A striking arrangement of round-cut rubies and sapphires, weighing a total of 0.70 carats, forms the central...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Original Vintage Poster Union Of South Africa Map Natural & Industrial Resources
Located in London, GB
Original vintage illustrated map poster for the Union of South Africa Her Natural and Industrial Resources featuring colourful images of the main cities including Cape Town, Pretoria...
Category
Vintage 1940s British Posters
Materials
Paper
"The Flag of Our Own Time" Equitable Life Assurance Company Calendar Set of Six
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
The summer months of July and August feature “Our First Union Flag (Jan 2nd, 1776).” Often referred to as the “Grand Union Flag,” this American colonial banner displayed the British ...
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Prints
Materials
Paper
