Product Description
Display the Kings Colors Flag to honor early American and British colonial history, crafted for long-lasting outdoor display. Made from UV-resistant 200 denier nylon, this flag features the historic red, white, and blue Union design of the pre-Revolutionary King’s Colors, crafted to resist fading in various climates.
Flag Features:
The heavy-duty brass grommets ensure secure and versatile mounting, perfect for vibrant outdoor displays. Ideal for historical reenactments, educational exhibits, patriotic events, or heritage displays, this emblem symbolizes the shared colonial heritage and is proudly made in the USA with superior craftsmanship. Its classic colors reflect tradition and history, making it ideal for showing respect for the past. Pair with a flagpole or rope for a stunning setup.
Historical Context:
The King’s Colors, also known as the King’s Colour or the early British Union Flag, was first introduced in 1606 following the Union of the Crowns under King James I. The design combined the red cross of St. George, representing England, with the white saltire of St. Andrew on a blue field, representing Scotland. Although England and Scotland remained separate kingdoms until 1707, the new flag symbolized their shared monarch and was flown by British military forces, government officials, forts, and ships throughout Britain’s North American colonies. It remained the principal British flag in the American colonies until the early years of the American Revolution, when many colonists adopted new banners, including the Grand Union Flag and other early American designs. Today, the King’s Colors remains an important historical flag used in museums, educational exhibits, and Revolutionary War reenactments.
Specifications – Grommet Finish:
- Flag material: 100% 200 denier nylon
- Heading material: White poly/cotton duck heading
- Side Hem: Double needle lock stitch (~7 stitches/inch)
- Heading Join: Double needle lock stitch (~7 stitches/inch)
- Fly Hem: Double needle lock stitch (~8 stitches/inch)
- Grommets: Heavy-duty brass, #2 size, positioned at top and bottom of heading
Description:
The Kings Colors Flag consists of:
- The historic British Union design featuring a red cross of St. George edged in white over a blue field with the white cross of St. Andrew (the pre-1801 Union Flag).
Symbolism:
- Red Cross: England and St. George.
- White Cross on Blue: Scotland and St. Andrew.
- Overall Design: The union of the British crowns and colonial loyalty to the King.
Proportions:
- Standard proportions: 3:5 (hoist to fly).
