Grand Union Flag - Early American Revolutionary War Banner #1768169 (License: Personal Use)

This historical flag, also known as the Continental Colors or Cambridge Flag, was adopted by the Continental Congress in 1775 and used until June 1777. Its design merges the 13 red-and-white stripes (representing the original colonies) with a blue canton bearing 13 white stars encircling a bald eagle clutching an olive branch and arrows-symbolizing readiness for peace and war. Though often confused with later flags, it predates the Stars and Stripes and reflects early American identity during the Revolutionary War.

Used on educational history websites, museum exhibits, and patriotic content about the American Revolution; serves user intent seeking visual references for early U.S. symbolism, military history, or flag evolution.