Appeal to Heaven Flag
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Washington’s Cruiser Flag – Appeal To Heaven Flags Pine Tree- 3 x 5 ft. Double Nylon Sewn Embroidered Outdoor
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Washington’s Cruisers Flag, Appeal to Heaven Flag 3 X 5 ft. Standard
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Washington’s Cruisers Flag, Appeal to Heaven Flag 3 X 5 ft. Double Sided
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Appeal To Heaven Flag – Washington’s Cruiser Pine Tree Flag 3 x 5 ft. – Cotton
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Washington Cruisers 3 x 5 Nylon Dyed Flag (USA Made)
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Washington’s Cruisers Flag, Appeal to Heaven Flag 12 X 15.5 inch dbl sided
$24.95
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Shop An Appeal to Heaven flags at Ultimate Flags, the Revolutionary War pine tree flag also known as the Washington’s Cruisers flag. This collection includes several 3 x 5 ft options and a smaller 12 x 15.5 inch double-sided version.
Choose between standard, cotton, nylon-dyed (USA made), double-sided, and double-nylon sewn-and-embroidered options. These are different product constructions, so check the individual listing for the material, finish, and display recommendations rather than choosing by size alone.
For an outdoor display, start with the versions specifically listed for outdoor use and confirm that the attachment suits your flagpole or mounting setup. For an indoor display or collection, compare the cotton option with the other available finishes. If visibility from both sides matters, review the double-sided listings.
Browse the flags to compare dimensions and construction, then open your preferred design for its full specifications before ordering.
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The History of the An Appeal to Heaven Flag
The An Appeal to Heaven flag, also called the Pine Tree flag or the Washington’s Cruisers flag, is one of the earliest flags of the American Revolution. It shows a green pine tree on a white field with the motto “An Appeal to Heaven” across the top.
Washington’s Cruisers (1775)
In the fall of 1775, during the Siege of Boston, General George Washington outfitted a small fleet of armed schooners to capture British supply ships off the Massachusetts coast. On October 20, 1775, his secretary, Colonel Joseph Reed, wrote to the officers fitting out the ships and suggested “a flag with a white ground, a tree in the middle, the motto ‘Appeal to Heaven.'” The ships became known as Washington’s cruisers, and the pine tree flag became their colors.
The Massachusetts Navy Flag (1776)
In April 1776, the Massachusetts General Court adopted a white flag with a green pine tree and the motto “An Appeal to Heaven” as the ensign of the Massachusetts state navy.
What Does “An Appeal to Heaven” Mean?
The phrase comes from English philosopher John Locke. In his Second Treatise of Government (1690), Locke wrote that when a people have no judge on earth to turn to against tyranny, their only remaining recourse is an “appeal to Heaven.” The colonists, who had petitioned King George III without result, used the phrase to say their cause was just and now rested with God.
Why a Pine Tree?
The pine tree was a long-standing symbol of New England. Massachusetts struck its pine tree shilling coins in the 1600s, and colonists resented the British Crown’s claim to the tallest white pines for Royal Navy ship masts. The pine tree also appears on New England flags carried at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Appeal to Heaven Flags in This Collection
- Appeal to Heaven Flag 3 x 5 ft. – Cotton
- Appeal to Heaven Flag 3 x 5 ft. – Double Nylon Sewn Embroidered Outdoor
- Washington Cruisers 3 x 5 Nylon Dyed Flag (USA Made)
- Appeal to Heaven Flag 3 x 5 ft. – Double Sided
- Appeal to Heaven Flag 3 x 5 ft. – Standard
- Appeal to Heaven Flag 12 x 15.5 inch – Double Sided
Appeal to Heaven Flag FAQs – CLICK HERE
Appeal to Heaven Flag FAQs
What does the Appeal to Heaven flag mean?
“An Appeal to Heaven” comes from John Locke’s Second Treatise of Government. It means that when a people have no earthly judge left to turn to against tyranny, they place their cause in God’s hands. The colonists used it to declare that their fight for liberty was just.
Who created the Appeal to Heaven flag?
Colonel Joseph Reed, George Washington’s secretary, proposed the design in an October 20, 1775 letter for the armed schooners Washington had outfitted near Boston.
Is the Appeal to Heaven flag the same as the Pine Tree flag?
Yes. The Appeal to Heaven flag is often called the Pine Tree flag or the Washington’s Cruisers flag. Some historic pine tree flags show only the tree with no motto; the Appeal to Heaven version has the words “An Appeal to Heaven” above the tree.
What is the Washington’s Cruisers flag?
It is another name for the Appeal to Heaven flag, from the fleet of armed schooners, known as Washington’s cruisers, that flew it in 1775 and 1776.
What does the pine tree on the flag represent?
The pine tree was a symbol of New England and its independence. It appeared on Massachusetts coins in the 1600s and on New England flags of the Revolutionary War era.
When was the Appeal to Heaven flag used?
It flew on Washington’s cruisers beginning in the fall of 1775, and Massachusetts adopted it for its state navy in April 1776.
Do you have a made in USA Appeal to Heaven flag?
Yes. The Washington Cruisers 3 x 5 Nylon Dyed Flag is USA made.
Which Appeal to Heaven flag is best for outdoor use?
For everyday outdoor flying, choose the double nylon sewn and embroidered version or the USA made nylon dyed flag. The cotton flag is a traditional choice for indoor display.
Is the Appeal to Heaven flag double sided?
Some versions are. The 3 x 5 ft. double sided flag and the 12 x 15.5 inch flag read correctly on both sides. Check each listing for details.
