This Pine Tree banner was flown by the American Navy at its birth. As the first American War vessels, a pair of floating batteries, were deployed against the British in Boston Bay, this was the flag they raised. The Pine Tree had become a strong yet simple symbol of New England and the Colonies, and was well likely by Colonials, including General Washington. The words An Appeal to Heaven, are in reference to a resolution by the Provincial Congress of Massachusetts, which states, Appealing to Heaven for the justice of our cause, we determine to die or be free. These Nylon flags are accurate reporductions of the most commonly exhibited American History Flags and comply with the strict specifications of our 50-star printed flags. All flags are made of Acid Dye Construction (no longer screen printed).