As in so many episodes of the Texas Revolution, there's a conspicuous mismatch between the heroism ascribed to the day's events after the fact and what actually happened. Flag life is dependent on many factors such as turbulence when being used on a vehicle. And they raised a flag sewn from a woman's wedding dress that showed a lone star, an image of the cannon, and the words "Come and Take It. Materials: steel, paint, Metal, Cold Rolled Steel, Raw Metal, Unfinished Metal, Unfinished Steel, Non painted Steel, Unpainted Metal, Unpainted Steel. Quantity: 3% 2nd AMENDMENT USA FLAG PATCH. Salute their patriotic bravery and commitment to liberty with this classic design. Well maybe a few questions. PREP - Prepare the sticker for application by determining proper placement before peeling it from the backing paper.
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The greater irony: Gonzales's immortal legacy was secured not by the desultory fighting near the town but by the graphic design skills of women from Gonzales. Giant & Stadium Flags. From Ruffin Flag Supply.. Washington Georgia American Company! Let's just call our Come and Take It Confederate Flag a subtle warning! 2 grommets for flying. It was slow-firing and inaccurate, useful mainly for making a lot of noise. This flag is made from high quality 14 gauge cold rolled steel. 5" x 3" Heavy-Duty magnets are UV coated to resist fading and cracking. Architectural Specs. 2 grommets in the header. What chaps some townfolk, though, is how activists and marketers far from Gonzales are lifting the slogan with no appreciation of its origins associated the first shot of the Texas revolution. So the Mexican commander in nearby San Antonio sent soldiers to take back the cannon. Approximately 3'x5' (3x5FT) (36 x 60 inches; 91 x 152cm).
This Army of Tennessee Confederate battle flag incorporates an AR-15 with the words, "Come and Take It. " Buy American, Buy Veteran Made! Over time, and especially after the mid-nineties, it became common to talk of a "gun culture" that was more fetishistic, where firearms became deeply ideological symbols of self-determination for a relatively small group. "That's no longer our flag. The new Gonzales flag is the icon of that fervor, which pretends to be timeless but is weirdly new. This flag's material is a filament, warp knit polyester, producing a flag of good durability and color retention.
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