Don't Tread on Me | Wood Flag | 37 x 19.5 | Gadsden Flag Wood | Handmade | Patriotic Wall Hanging | Indoor Outdoor Flag | FREE Shipping

This beautiful, solid wood Gadsden Flag is proudly painted "Don't Tread on Me" and features a coiled snake. This flag will be the center of attention in any room, or outdoor living space! The hand torched whitewood (pine, spruce or fir) enhances the wood grain and adds to the beauty of this piece. A premium, water-based stain gives this wooden flag long-lasting protection and durability along with a light gloss finish. "DON'T TREAD ON ME" is painted in black over the yellow background.

The Gadsden flag is a historical American flag with a yellow field depicting a rattlesnake coiled and ready to strike. Positioned below the snake is the legend "Don't Tread on Me". The flag was designed by and is named after, American general and statesman Christopher Gadsden. Throughout history, the Gadsden flag has been used a symbol of rebellion against governmental tyranny and today stands as a powerful symbol against government oppression including taxation, and wasteful spending.

The Gadsden Flag was created by South Carolina Congressman Christopher Gadsden for the first Commander-in-Chief of the United States Navy. The yellow flag with a rattlesnake and the words "Don't Tread On Me," was flown on the USS Alfred and hoisted by Revolutionary War hero John Paul Jones. It was also the first flag of the United States Marines.

Considered one of the first flags of the United States, the Gadsden flag was later replaced by the current Stars and Stripes flag. Since the Revolution, the flag has seen resurgences as a symbol of American patriotism, disagreement with government, or support for civil liberties.

Don't Tread on Me Flag Meaning

What does the snake symbolize on the "Don't Tread on Me" flag? 
"I recollected that her eye excelled in brightness, that of any other animal, and that she has no eye-lids—She may therefore be esteemed an emblem of vigilance.—She never begins an attack, nor, when once engaged, ever surrenders: She is therefore an emblem of magnanimity and true courage.—As if anxious to prevent all pretensions of quarreling with her, the weapons with which nature has furnished her, she conceals in the roof of her mouth, so that, to those who are unacquainted with her, she appears to be a most defenseless animal; and even when those weapons are shown and extended for her defense, they appear weak and contemptible; but their wounds however small, are decisive and fatal:—Conscious of this, she never wounds till she has generously given notice, even to her enemy, and cautioned him against the danger of stepping on her.—Was I wrong, Sir, in thinking this a strong picture of the temper and conduct of America?"
– Benjamin Franklin

Additional Information:Size: 37"W x 19.5"H
Hanging hardware attached and included
2 D-rings attached to the back of the flag
Stainless steel wire included for easy single-point mounting
Solid wood Gadsden Flag
Don't Tread on Me wooden flag

Also Called: Yellow flag with snake, Don't Tread on Me Snake, Snake Flag, Gadsden Snake

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