Product Description
A mounted American banner hangs from a wall instead of standing on a pole. This one comes on an ebonized crossbar with gilt spear ends, and a gold cord with tassels loops over a hook or nail so the banner hangs flat against the wall. The banner itself is 100% fully dyed nylon with dyed stars, in 16 IN x 24 IN or 24 IN x 36 IN.
It suits an office, a classroom, a hallway, or a den where there is no floor space for a stand. The banner is made in the USA and arrives ready to hang.
Mounted American Banner Features
- Ready to hang – the banner arrives mounted on its crossbar with the cord attached.
- Ebonized crossbar with gilt spear ends – a black wood bar with gold spear tips at each end.
- Gold cord and tassels – loops over a single hook to hang the banner.
- 100% nylon, fully dyed – dyed stars and stripes that hold color indoors.
- Two sizes – 16 IN x 24 IN and 24 IN x 36 IN.
- Made in the USA – sewn and mounted here.
Historical Background
The Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes on June 14, 1777, with 13 stripes for the original colonies and 13 stars for a new constellation. As states joined the Union the star count grew, and the 50-star pattern in use today was set on July 4, 1960 after Hawaii became a state. The rules for displaying the flag, including half-staff and nighttime display, are set out in the United States Flag Code.
The wall banner on a crossbar is a form borrowed from heraldic banners and church hangings, where a bar across the top lets a flag hang flat and be read like a picture. It became a common way to display the flag in schools and offices in the early twentieth century, when a classroom flag was expected in every room and floor space was scarce.
Symbolism at a Glance
- Thirteen stripes: the original colonies that declared independence.
- Fifty stars: the states of the Union, one star for each.
- Red: hardiness and valor.
- White: purity and innocence.
- Blue: vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
