Vintage Rebel USA Don’t Tread On Me FlagVintage Rebel USA Don’t Tread On Me Flag

Vintage Rebel USA Don’t Tread On Me Flag combines an antique tea-stained USA flag and the classic revolutionary war era Gadsden snake motif. It is printed on 100% denier polyester that will fly beautifully in the slightest breeze.

The history of the American Gadsden flag, also known as the Don’t Tread On Me flag, is a fascinating one. It was designed in 1775 by Christopher Gadsden, a South Carolina delegate to the Continental Congress and leader of the Sons of Liberty. The flag depicts a yellow field that shows a coiled timber rattlesnake, and below the snake is the phrase “Don’t Tread on Me.” The snake usually faces left, although some early representations of the flag show it facing right.

Exploring the Vintage Rebel USA Don’t Tread On Me Flag: An Icon of Independence

The coiled snake on the American Gadsden flag is meant to symbolize the bravery and determination of the Colonies in their struggle against British tyranny. The motto below the snake, taken from an essay by Benjamin Franklin, explains that a true symbol of heroism is a rattlesnake, because she never begins an attack without ample warning, and she does not surrender once engaged in battle.

The Gadsden flag’s resurgence in popularity has brought with it controversy and accusations of racism, particularly because the snake on the flag is often compared to the Confederate battle flag, which many people associate with the Ku Klux Klan. However, Coski believes that the Gadsden flag has multiple meanings that are not easily summed up with any single word or definition.

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