Bedford Flag – Oldest Known American Battle Flag – 3' x 3' 2/3" Nylon

Step back to the very dawn of the American Revolution with the Bedford Flag—widely considered the oldest surviving flag used by American colonists in battle. This striking banner was carried by a Massachusetts cavalry troop during the Battle of Concord on April 19, 1775, marking one of the first active displays of armed resistance against British rule.

The flag features a silver-armored arm emerging from a cloud, holding a sword pointed upright, surrounded by a red field with the bold Latin motto "Vince Aut Morire"—"Conquer or Die." It represents the courage and resolve of early patriots standing up for liberty, even before the Declaration of Independence.

🟥 Why This Flag Isn’t 3'x5'
To maintain historical accuracy, this reproduction is sized at 3 feet by 3 feet 2⁄3 inches, closely matching the original square-shaped silk banner. The original Bedford Flag, housed at the Bedford Free Public Library in Massachusetts, has an unusual and non-standard size. Adapting it to a 3'x5' format would distort the artwork and dilute its historical integrity. This version retains its unique proportions so the sword, clouds, and motto are displayed just as they were in 1775.

🦅 Key Features:

• Earliest known American battle flag, flown at Concord on April 19, 1775

• Latin motto “Vince Aut Morire” – “Conquer or Die”

• Square shape for historical accuracy: 3' x 3' 2⁄3"

• Vibrant nylon with weather-resistant construction

• Finished with canvas header and brass grommets

• Made in the USA

Fly the flag that stood at the first battle. The Bedford Flag is a rare piece of Revolutionary War history and a powerful symbol of defiance, duty, and freedom.