Colonial Flags of 1775: Gadsden, Grand Union, and Revolutionary Symbolism #61865 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white historical illustration depicts two pivotal flags of the American Revolution: the Gadsden flag with its coiled rattlesnake and “Don’t Tread on Me” motto, and the Grand Union flag (the first official U.S. flag), flanking a central shield marked “1775” and topped by a bald eagle. Below, two colonial-era sailing vessels navigate sunlit waters, evoking the era’s naval tensions and maritime identity. The composition serves as a patriotic heraldic motif celebrating pre-independence unity and resolve.

Used on history websites, museum exhibits, educational resources, or commemorative pages about the American Revolution; targets users researching early U.S. symbolism, flag evolution, or 1775 events like the Battles of Lexington and Concord.