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The official flag is scarlet with the Corps emblem in gray and gold. It was adopted on 18 January 1939, although Marine Corps Order 4 had established scarlet and gold as the official colors of the Corps as early as 1925.
Very little information is available regarding the flags carried by early American Marines, although indications are that the Grand Union Flag was carried ashore by the battalion led by Captain Samuel Nicholas on New Providence Island, 3 March 1776. It is quite possible that the Gadsden flag was also carried on this expedition.

The standard carried by the Marines during the 1830s and 1840s consisted of a white field with gold fringe, and bore an elaborate design of an anchor and eagle in the center. Prior to the Mexican-American War, this flag bore the legend “To the Shores of Tripoli” across the top. Shortly after the war, the legend was revised to read: “From Tripoli to the Halls of the Montezumas.”

During the Mexican and Civil Wars, Marines in the field apparently carried a flag similar to the national flag, consisting of red and white stripes and a union. The union, however, contained an eagle perched on a shield of the United States and a half-wreath beneath the shield, with 29 stars encircling the entire design. Beginning in 1876, Marines carried the national colors (the Stars and Stripes) with “U.S. Marine Corps” embroidered in yellow on the middle red stripe.

At the time of the Vera Cruz landing in 1914, a more distinctive standard was carried by Marines. The design consisted of a blue field with a laurel wreath encircling the Marine Corps emblem in the center. A scarlet ribbon above the emblem carried the words “U.S. Marine Corps,” while another scarlet ribbon below the emblem carried the motto “Semper Fidelis.”

Orders were issued on 2 April 1921 which directed all national colors be manufactured without the yellow fringe and without the words “U.S. Marine Corps” embroidered on the red stripe. This was followed by an order dated 14 March 1922, retiring from use all national colors still in use with yellow fringe or wording on the flag. Following World War I, the Army practice of attaching silver bands carrying inscriptions enumerating specific decorations and battles was adopted. This practice was discontinued on 23 January 1961.

Marine Corps Order No. 4 of 18 April 1925 designated gold and scarlet as the official colors of the U.S. Marine Corps. These colors, however, were not reflected in the official Marine Corps standard until 18 January 1939, when a new design incorporating the new colors was approved. The design was essentially that of today’s Marine Corps standard.

For a brief time following World War I, the inscribing of battle honors directly on the colors of a unit was in practice, but realization that a multiplicity of honors and the limited space on the colors made the system impractical, and the procedure was discontinued. On 29 July 1936, a Marine Corps Board recommended that the Army system of attaching streamers to the staff of the organizational colors be adopted. Such a system was finally authorized by Marine Corps Order No. 157, dated 3 November 1939, and is currently in practice. Devices are embroidered onto the streamer to denote special recognition or repeat awards. Unlike the Army and Air Force flags, only a single streamer is utilized for a single campaign, with the exception of those streamers that require more than eight devices, the maximum any one streamer may hold. Devices are only authorized for campaigns participated in the 20th and 21st centuries.[4]

Made of wooden distressed panels and painted with meticulous detail, this piece is sure to catch everyone’s eye!

This distressed flag would be great for a vintage house or bring a cool touch of rustic to a modern space.

Due to the nature of the wood and my handmade technique of distressing it, each piece is uniquely different.

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The origins of the Coast Guard standard are very obscure. One theory states that it might have evolved from an early jack[1]. There is at least one contemporary painting supporting this theory. In an 1840 painting, the Revenue cutter Alexander Hamilton flies a flag very similar to that of today’s Coast Guard as a jack. This flag, like the union jack, appears to be the canton or upper corner of the Revenue cutter ensign.

An illustration in 1917 shows the Coast Guard standard as a white flag with a blue eagle and 13 stars in a semicircle surrounding it. Later, the words, "United States Coast Guard– Semper Paratus" were added.

After 1950, the semicircle of stars was changed to the circle containing 13 stars. The Coast Guard standard is used during parades and ceremonies and is adorned by the Coast Guard’s 34 battle streamers. The Coast Guard is unique to the other services for it has two official flags, the Coast Guard standard and the Coast Guard ensign.

The current flag was officially adopted on January 28, 1964.

Made of wooden distressed panels and painted with meticulous detail, this piece is sure to catch everyone’s eye!

This distressed flag would be great for a vintage house or bring a cool touch of rustic to a modern space.

Due to the nature of the wood and my handmade technique of distressing it, each piece is uniquely different.

I make these in a variety of sizes. Please use the drop down menu for sizing and pricing.
Hanging wire included.
________________________________________________________________________________

LOCAL PICK-UP IS OK

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I really enjoy making custom orders, so if you would like another image, different size than listed, or simply want to put a fun twist on the image shown, let me know!

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This flag would fantastically match a rustic living room or bring a touch of vintage to a modern space!

Due to the nature of the wood and my handmade technique of distressing it, each piece is uniquely different.

I make these in a variety of sizes. Please use the drop down menu for sizing and pricing.
Hanging wire included.
________________________________________________________________________________

***Local pickup is OK***

***!!SHIPPING IS INCLUDED FOR THIS ITEM !!!! ***
***WE WILL REFUND ALL ORDER’S THAT ARE LOCAL PICK-UP***

I really enjoy making custom orders, so if you would like another image, different size than listed, or simply want to put a fun twist on the image shown, let me know!

Check out my store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChrisKnightCreations