Product Description
Celebrate the anthem that endured with the Cotton Star Spangled Banner Grommets, crafted for long-lasting outdoor display. Made from premium 100% cotton canvas with fully embroidered stars, this historic 15-star, 15-stripe flag features alternating red and white stripes with navy blue canton, resisting fading in American climates. Designed for compact, high-impact presentation, the flag delivers rich texture and historical detail in a perfectly proportioned format ideal for flagpoles, anthem ceremonies, or patriotic displays.
Historical Context
When Vermont and Kentucky were admitted to the Union, Congress added a stripe and a star to the Flag for each of them. This Flag of 15 stars and 15 stripes waved over Fort McHenry when the British Navy attacked on the night of September 13, 1814. Francis Scott Key was a hostage on the British Frigate, Surprise. All night through he watched the gallant defense of Fort McHenry. In the first pale streaks of dawn he saw that the Flag still proudly waved over the ramparts and was inspired to write the words of our National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner. It was this banner under which the American Navy waged a war against the Barbary Pirates and which they hoisted over the fort at Derne, Tripoli, on April 27, 1805, following an assault on that place by American Marines and Bluejackets. It was the Flag under which Commodore Perry won the battle of Lake Erie, and General Andrew Jackson the signal victory over the British Regulars under Sir Edward Pakenham at New Orleans.
Flag Features
The Cotton canvas heading ensures durability, while brass grommets provide secure flagpole attachment. Hand-embroidered stars deliver authentic 1814 craftsmanship. Perfect for anthem sing-alongs, Fourth of July, or veteran ceremonies, this premium flag honors the national song and is proudly made in the USA with superior craftsmanship. Its natural cotton drape and textured embroidery showcase Star Spangled pride. Pair with a flagpole or historical displays for a complete setup. Fun Fact: The flag inspired the national anthem during the 1814 bombardment!
Specifications – Grommet Finish:
• Flag Material: 100% cotton canvas
• Embroidery: Fully embroidered 15 stars
• Heading Material: Cotton canvas pole heading with (2) brass grommets
• Side Hem: Double needle lock stitch (~7 stitches/inch)
• Heading Join: Double needle lock stitch (~7 stitches/inch)
• Fly Hem: Single needle lock stitch (~7 stitches/inch)
Description
The Cotton Star Spangled Banner typically consists of:
• 15 alternating red and white stripes with navy blue canton containing 15 embroidered white stars in 5 rows (3-3-3-3-3).
Symbolism
• 15 Stars: Vermont and Kentucky added to the original 13.
• 15 Stripes: One for each state at the time.
• Blue: Vigilance, perseverance, justice.
Proportions
• Standard proportions: 1:1.9 (height to width).
