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The First Navy Jack Flag

Available in sizes ranging from 16" x 16" to a mammoth 40" x 40" show-piece.

Each print is digitally recreated on museum grade canvas and with proper care, is guaranteed for the lifetime of the canvas.

50 of each print will be available as a limited signed edition and will be accompanied by a certificate and signed letter from the artist.

Select Your Size and Edition:

16" x 16" Canvas Signed Edition $350.00 16" x 16" Set of 7 $2,025.00 16" x 16" Limited Edition Set of 7 $2,500.00 22" x 22" Canvas Signed Edition $470.00 22" x 22" Set of 7 $2,325.00 22" x 22" Limited Edition Set of 7 $2,900.00 40" x 40" Canvas Signed Edition $620.00 40" x 40" Set of 7 $2,758.00 40" x 40" Limited Edition Set of 7 $3,650.00

Flag History: Much debate has arisen about whether or not the First Navy Jack flag was flown by Commodore Esek Hopkins on the Alfred, flagship of the Continental fleet, in January,1776. Described as a "strip’d jack" in the "Signals for the American Fleet," the flag could have been the First Navy Jack or just a plain red and white striped jack that was commonly used by American merchant ships. Conceived by Commodore Hopkins in 1775, the First Navy Jack is shown as having 13 alternating red and white stripes with an uncoiled rattlesnake and the "Don’t Tread on Me" motto. It wasfirst used as a signal to engage the enemy. Using the rattlesnake image on a flag shows unity and power or it can be conceived as a threat. The image is meant as a warning that America will attack when provoked.