United States Army Flag ARMY

Prior to 1956 the Army was the only armed service without a flag to represent the entire service.The U.S. Army flag was dedicated and unfurled to the general public on June 14, 1956 at Independence Hall, Philadelphia, on the 181st anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Army by the Continental Congress.

The original flag measured 4 feet 4 inches by 5 feet 6 inches, the flag was made of white silk with a blue embroidered central design of the original War Office seal. "United States Army" is inscribed in white letters on a scarlet scroll, with the year "1775" in blue numerals below.

This flag Measures 3' x 5' and Features Super Polyester Construction with Brass Grommets and extra sewing on the fly side. To learn more about the US Army flag click here: http://www.military.com/army-birthday/history-army-flag.html (www.military.com)