Posted on 08/17/2021 12:13:04 AM PDT by ammodotcom
Like many flags championed by the Patriot, Constitutionalist and Second Amendment movements, the Bennington Flag is older than the Constitution itself. As the “76” in the canton probably gives away, the flag dates back to the revolutionary period, from the Battle of Bennington in 1777. The battle didn’t actually take place in Bennington, Vermont, but rather about 10 miles away in what is now Upstate New York.
In some ways, the flag is easy to ignore. It looks much like the more iconic Betsy Ross Flag, but there are several crucial differences. First, there is the “76” in the canton. Second, the top stripe of the 13 stripes is white, rather than the more customary red. Third, the canton is much taller than the official American flag, or its earlier equivalents. (Usually, the canton takes up the corner of the top seven stripes. On the Bennington Flag, however, it takes up nine.) Finally, the stars on the flag have seven points rather than five.
Commonly known as the Bennington 76 flag, it enjoys increased popularity at times when America is reconnecting with its revolutionary roots. For example, the Fillmore Flag, a version of the Bennington Flag allegedly from the Battle of Bennington itself, may have been flown at a 50th celebration of American independence. It was also popular in 1876 for America’s centenary, and 1976 when all things “Spirit of ‘76” were the rage.
Nicely designed flag. Featured on US postage stamps a couple of times.
BTTT
I remember it. I used to live in Bennington for a couple of years. There was a museum there that had onr - tattered, with bullet holes in it.
I always found that remarkable.
Had one for the Bicentennial.
Flew it on my Buddy’s boat while anchored on the Hudson viewing the parade of ships during OP-Sail 76.
Never knew the blue part was a canton. Sorry, but it sounds Chinese.
“Canton” is a vexillological (flag) and heraldic term for a visually distinct design in the upper left that often indicates a higher allegiance. For example, the British Red Ensign.
Nobody thought to enclose a bloody piccie? I have to rummage around for one? That’s work, dammit!
I’m retired. Why you do this?
This is my flag of choice which flies in front of my home. If they ever start rounding up Patriots, they’ll know where to find me.
If they ever start rounding up Patriots, they’ll know where to find me.
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Recessional of the Sons of the American Revolution:
“Until we meet again, let us remember our obligations to ourDr. Benjamin Franklin, when asked if we had a republic or a monarchy, replied "A Republic, if you can keep it."
forefathers who gave us our Constitution, the Bill of Rights,
an independent Supreme Court and a nation of free men.”
Any symbol that they can’t change is antithetical to their agenda.
As the descendant of a Revolutionaary War hero, that is why I chose afraidfortherepublic for my screen name. People suggested I change it after Bush was elected, but I thought not. It seems that I was right all along.
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