Description
Complete your collection of historical American flags by flying the unique Battle of Guilford Courthouse flag! This banner was flown in Greensboro, North Carolina, when the British attacked on March 15, 1781.
Our Guilford Courthouse flag is proudly made in America from high-quality nylon, a lightweight fabric that flies regally, even in gentle breezes. The unique stars and stripes design is added using precision digital printing technology for accuracy and bold, fade-resistant colors.
Each flag comes equipped with a robust canvas heading and brass grommets for simple attachment to any standard outdoor flagpole. We offer the Guilford Courthouse flag in the size 3’ x 5’, which we recommend displaying on our 6’ tangle-free flagpole.
Guilford Courthouse Flag Product Details
- Made in the United States
- Authentic 1781 design
- 100% premium nylon
- Durable canvas heading
- Rust-resistant brass grommets
- Single/reverse construction
- 3’ by 5’ size
Guilford Courthouse Flag Meaning & History
On March 15, 1781, the British attacked Major General Nathanael Greene’s Continental and militia forces at Guilford Courthouse, located in what is now Greensboro, North Carolina. This banner of the North Carolina militia was reportedly flown at the courthouse during the battle.
The Guilford Courthouse flag is a famous Revolutionary War flag due to its unique design. While it uses the same design elements of 13 stars and stripes and the colors red, white, and blue, their use and placement are very different from those of other historical American flags. This flag is a rare early example of eight-pointed stars instead of five and inverted the white and blue colors of the canton. Additionally, the stripes are blue and red instead of red and white.
These design choices were most likely made for identification, as many American military forces during the Revolutionary War flew modified versions of the earliest rendition of the modern American flag.
