US History Of Defiance T-Shirt - First US Navy Jack Flag

4" wide First US NAVY JACK printed on Left Chest

The First Navy Jack was the naval jack of the United States from 1975 to 1976 and again from 2002 to 2019. It was authorized by the U.S. Navy and was flown from the jackstaff of commissioned vessels of the U.S. Navy while moored pierside or at anchor. Since then, it is used only as a naval jack by the oldest active warship in the U.S. Navy.

In late 1775, as the first ships of the Continental Navy readied in the Delaware River, Commodore Esek Hopkins issued an instruction directing his vessels to fly a "striped" jack and ensign. The exact design of these flags is unknown. But, since about 1880, this jack has traditionally been depicted as consisting of thirteen red and white stripes charged with an uncoiled rattlesnake and the motto "Dont Tread on Me"

• 5.3 oz./yd² (US) 8.8 oz./L yd (CA), 100% cotton PRESHRUNK
• Safety Colors, Sunset, & Tweed are 50/50 cotton/polyester
• Safety Green is compliant with ANSI / ISEA 107 high-visibility standards
• Made with 100% U.S. cotton
• Classic fit
• Rib collar
• Taped neck and shoulders for comfort and durability
• Tear away label

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