An Appeal To Heaven 3′ x 2′ Flag

The Tree Flag (or the Appeal to Heaven Flag)

was one of the flags which was used during the American Revolution. The flag, which featured a pine tree with the motto "An Appeal to Heaven," or less frequently "An Appeal to God", was originally used by a squadron of six cruisers which were commissioned under George Washington's authority as commander in chief of the Continental Army in October 1775. It was also used by Massachusetts state navy vessels in addition to privateers sailing from Massachusetts.

The design of the flag came from General Washington's secretary, Colonel Joseph Reed. In a letter dated October 21, 1775, Reed suggested a "flag with a white ground and a tree in the middle, the motto AN APPEAL TO HEAVEN" be used for the ships Washington commissioned.

The following summer, on July 26, 1776, the Massachusetts General Court established the flag of the state navy with a resolution that stated in part: "...that the Colors be a white Flag, with a green Pine Tree, and an Inscription, 'Appeal to Heaven'."

The phrase is a particular expression of the right of revolution used by British philosopher John Locke in chapter 14 of his Second Treatise on Civil Government which was published in 1690 as part of Two Treatises of Government refuting the theory of the divine right of kings.

Our Flags are high quality 4 oz polyester and printed with inks that are UV stable to give you several years of enjoyment. Flags should however be taken down before high winds or storms. We know that our flags are more expensive than most, but the quality is really worth it.

Features: 

• 4 oz. Polyester flag material
• High resolution digitally printed at 720 x 720
• Dye sublimation
• Scratch resistant
• Washable