Description
Own a piece of early Texan history with your own replica of the original Come and Take It flag!
Our Come & Take It flag, also known as the Gonzales Battle flag, is manufactured in the United States from nylon, a durable and weather-resistant fabric ideal for outdoor flying or indoor display. The nylon used in our flags is lightweight, meaning that it can fly easily in gentle breezes and dry quickly after becoming wet, helping prolong its lifespan. The black-and-white design is digitally printed with UV-resistant inks for precise details that resist fading, even when flown in full sunlight.
The Come and Take It cannon flag is available in the standard flag size of 3’ by 5’, making it a great fit for our 6’ tangle-free flagpole. Easily install your new flag using its sturdy canvas header and two brass grommets.
Come & Take It Flag Features
- Made in the USA
- 1835 design
- 100% pure nylon
- 3’ by 5’ size
- Strong canvas header
- Rust-resistant brass grommets
Come and Take It Flag Meaning & History
In January 1831, Green DeWitt requested a six-pound bronze cannon for the defense of Gonzales, Texas, from the Mexican municipality of Bexar, which was granted on the condition that it be returned upon request. In 1835, the colony of Gonzales refused to return the cannon, so Mexican forces were sent with orders to retrieve it. This would escalate into the Battle of Gonzales, the first land battle of the Texas Revolution, leading to Texan independence from Mexico and, eventually, annexation by the United States.
The Come & Take It flag was created by two women from Gonzales, Caroline Zumwalt and Eveline DeWitt. On the flag is a drawing of the same cannon for which the battle was fought, along with the phrase “Come and take it,” which was sent to the Mexican government in response to the request for the cannon's return.
