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Evolution of Old Glory

The United States of America has grown in size over several decades.  With each new state added, the flag changed appearance with the addition of new stars representing the State(s) joining our Union.  This change occurs on the 4th of July following admission of the state to the Union. Any of these flags are appropriate for display; note none of the star patterns ever become obsolete. Each flag is still a legal flag of the United States. 

 

We have shown the 4x6" mounted stick flags first, in order number of stars.  All 27 flags that pre-date our current 50 star flag are shown.  Next are shown, in order by number of stars, are the flags of the United States in the different configurations for finishing: Mounted, Heading & Grommets, Self Sleeved, Lined Pole Hem, and Pole Hem & Fringe.  Nylon is the fabric out of which these flags are made, although we can offer you the 15 star flag in cotton. We’ve also indicated the years each star field configuration was flown as the then current U. S. Flag. 
 
And, for you history buffs, this is the list of number of stars and the states that brought about the star field change after the original 13 colonies listed with the first U. S. flag, the 13 star*:
 
Stars Years States
13 1777-1795 CT, DE, GA, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, NC, PA, RI, SC, VA
15 1795-1818 KY, VT
20 1818-1819 IN, LA, MS, OH, TN
21 1819-1820 IL
23 1820-1822 AL, ME
24 1822-1836 MO
25 1836-1837 AR
26 1837-1845 MI
27 1845-1846 FL
28 1846-1847 TX
29 1847-1848 IA
30 1848-1851 WI
31 1851-1858 CA
32 1858-1859 MN
33 1859-1861 OR
34 1861-1863 KS
35 1863-1865 WV
36 1865-1867 NV
37 1867-1877 NE
38 1877-1890 CO
43 1890-1891 ID, MT, ND, SD, WA
44 1891-1896 WY
45 1896-1908 UT
46 1908-1912 OK
48 1912-1959 AZ,NM
49 1959-1960 AK
50 1960-CURRENT HI

 

The size of the flag is denoted by the first part of the item number - 2X3, 3X4, 5X8, etc.  The "N" or "C" following the size denotes Nylon or Cotton fabric. 
 
Choose the style of construction you require carefully as all styles are listed together.  Please do not hesitate to call us if you have a question at 800.352.4766.
 
Choices include: 
1.   Heading and Grommets – For use with in-ground flagpoles. (HG is part of the item number) May also be used with banner poles using our Flag Rings.
2.   Outdoor Sleeved – For use with Bob’s Flags Spinning Banner Pole.  These flags are Made to Order/Non Returnable, please allow two weeks. (SS is part of the item number)
3.   Presentation - Indoor and Parade Presentation poles.  Go to Mountings Only Sets to see Presentation Sets to add to your presentation flag for a complete set up.  These flags are Made to Order/Non Returnable, please allow two weeks. (PH or PH&F are part of the item number)
4.   Mounted - attached to a 10” black staff with gold spear top for desk sets. Go to Mounted Flag Bases to see base choices to display the mounted flags. (MTD is part of the item number) These are shown first in the selection of flags below and must be ordered in complete boxes of 12 flags each.  These are Non Returnable.

 

* Note the Betsy Ross Flag (13 stars in a circle) was not the first Official flag of the U. S.

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