John Paul Jones Serapis Flag | Made in USA Revolutionary War Flag
- 4 Rows of Stitching on the fly
- Attaches easily to any flag pole with grommets
- Custom Flag
- Made to Order
- Outdoor Flag
- Size choose below 2x3 3x5 4x6 5x8 6x10 8x12
- Sizes larger than 6x10 are ring and thimble
- US Historical flag
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Handmade in the USA. Premium Historical Reproduction. Only Available Here.
Own a profound piece of American naval defiance with our premium John Paul Jones Serapis Flag (also known as the Franklin Flag).
Engineered to strict commercial-grade specifications, this historic 1779 Revolutionary War ensign is highly sought after by historical societies, military veterans, and passionate patriots alike.
Perfect for residential flagpoles, rugged boat displays, or museum exhibitions, it is available in both Single-Sided and Double-Sided options across a massive range of sizes from a 2x3 ft Boat Flag up to an epic 15x20 ft Stadium scale.
★ Add 2 Extra Grommets to Any Flag Here ★
The Defiant History of the Serapis Flag
At the legendary 1779 Battle of Flamborough Head, U.S. Navy Captain John Paul Jones famously uttered "I have not yet begun to fight!" while successfully capturing the British frigate HMS Serapis. During the brutal engagement, his own ship, the Bonhomme Richard, tragically sank, taking her American ensign down with her into the sea.
Jones sailed the captured Serapis into the neutral Dutch port of Texel for repairs. However, British officials fiercely argued that Jones was legally a pirate, as he sailed a captured warship flying no recognized national colors. To protect the American fleet, Dutch officials quickly constructed an ensign based entirely on a letter sent by Benjamin Franklin and John Adams to the French Ambassador, describing the new United States flag as having "thirteen stripes, alternately red, white, and blue; a small square... a blue field, with thirteen white stars." The unique resulting pattern—with its alternating blue, red, and white stripes and atypical 8-pointed stars—became a permanent symbol of American resourcefulness and tactical defiance.
Premium Material & Commercial-Grade Construction
Custom-tailored from long-lasting, heavy-duty outdoor fabric, this flag delivers superior tensile and tear strength compared to cheap imports. Advanced aniline dye printing processes lock in deep, historically accurate hues, ensuring excellent light-fastness and wash-fastness against aggressive UV sun fading over time.
The durability is engineered directly into the stitching: a meticulous 1-inch double-edge fold protects the entire perimeter, fortified with four rows of heavy-duty lock-stitching on the fly edge and reinforced corner stitching at the top and bottom to actively combat high-wind fraying.
Product Features & Specifications:
- 100% Made in the USA: Proudly manufactured locally, supporting premium domestic artistry and American manufacturing workers.
- Advanced Weatherproofing: Formulated to excel under heavy wind pressure, intense rain, and severe UV solar exposure.
- Tactical Fly-Edge Reinforcement: Completed with 4 rows of high-tensile lock-stitching to double the lifespan of your flag's highest-wear zone.
- Industrial Brass Hardware: Features solid, heavy-duty brass grommets for quick, scratch-free mounting to any standard flagpole system.
- Oversized Security Upgrades: Flag sizes 8x12 ft or larger are automatically upgraded with a professional rope and thimble header for absolute high-wind stability.
Our specialty historical and oversized flags are custom-crafted and made-to-order right here in America. Production times fluctuate depending on seasonal demand. Because these items are tailored specifically to your chosen size and configuration, we cannot offer refunds or exchanges on custom-printed or custom-built flags.
Available Sizes
| 2x3 ft | Compact Display / High-Speed Boat & Truck Flags (Eder Crafted) |
| 3x5 ft | Standard Residential Flagpole Size (Eder Crafted) |
| 4x6 ft | Large Residential & Historical Display Size (Eder Crafted) |
| 5x8 ft | Jumbo Showcase Size for Tall Flagpoles (Eder Crafted) |
| 6x10 ft | Stadium Scale / Large Commercial (US Patriot Custom Shop) |
| 8x12 ft | Massive High-Wind Display (Includes Rope & Thimble Header) (US Patriot Custom Shop) |
| 10x15 ft & Larger | Commercial & Arena Scale (Up to 15x20' Available via Custom Shop) |
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We insist that you love everything you buy from us. If you're unhappy for any reason whatsoever, just let us know and we'll bend over backwards to make things right again. |
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Ordering from Shoptimized is 100% safe and secure so you can rest easy. Your personal details are never shared, sold or rented to anyone either. | |
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Description
Handmade in the USA. Premium Historical Reproduction. Only Available Here.
Own a profound piece of American naval defiance with our premium John Paul Jones Serapis Flag (also known as the Franklin Flag).
Engineered to strict commercial-grade specifications, this historic 1779 Revolutionary War ensign is highly sought after by historical societies, military veterans, and passionate patriots alike.
Perfect for residential flagpoles, rugged boat displays, or museum exhibitions, it is available in both Single-Sided and Double-Sided options across a massive range of sizes from a 2x3 ft Boat Flag up to an epic 15x20 ft Stadium scale.
★ Add 2 Extra Grommets to Any Flag Here ★
The Defiant History of the Serapis Flag
At the legendary 1779 Battle of Flamborough Head, U.S. Navy Captain John Paul Jones famously uttered "I have not yet begun to fight!" while successfully capturing the British frigate HMS Serapis. During the brutal engagement, his own ship, the Bonhomme Richard, tragically sank, taking her American ensign down with her into the sea.
Jones sailed the captured Serapis into the neutral Dutch port of Texel for repairs. However, British officials fiercely argued that Jones was legally a pirate, as he sailed a captured warship flying no recognized national colors. To protect the American fleet, Dutch officials quickly constructed an ensign based entirely on a letter sent by Benjamin Franklin and John Adams to the French Ambassador, describing the new United States flag as having "thirteen stripes, alternately red, white, and blue; a small square... a blue field, with thirteen white stars." The unique resulting pattern—with its alternating blue, red, and white stripes and atypical 8-pointed stars—became a permanent symbol of American resourcefulness and tactical defiance.
Premium Material & Commercial-Grade Construction
Custom-tailored from long-lasting, heavy-duty outdoor fabric, this flag delivers superior tensile and tear strength compared to cheap imports. Advanced aniline dye printing processes lock in deep, historically accurate hues, ensuring excellent light-fastness and wash-fastness against aggressive UV sun fading over time.
The durability is engineered directly into the stitching: a meticulous 1-inch double-edge fold protects the entire perimeter, fortified with four rows of heavy-duty lock-stitching on the fly edge and reinforced corner stitching at the top and bottom to actively combat high-wind fraying.
Product Features & Specifications:
- 100% Made in the USA: Proudly manufactured locally, supporting premium domestic artistry and American manufacturing workers.
- Advanced Weatherproofing: Formulated to excel under heavy wind pressure, intense rain, and severe UV solar exposure.
- Tactical Fly-Edge Reinforcement: Completed with 4 rows of high-tensile lock-stitching to double the lifespan of your flag's highest-wear zone.
- Industrial Brass Hardware: Features solid, heavy-duty brass grommets for quick, scratch-free mounting to any standard flagpole system.
- Oversized Security Upgrades: Flag sizes 8x12 ft or larger are automatically upgraded with a professional rope and thimble header for absolute high-wind stability.
Our specialty historical and oversized flags are custom-crafted and made-to-order right here in America. Production times fluctuate depending on seasonal demand. Because these items are tailored specifically to your chosen size and configuration, we cannot offer refunds or exchanges on custom-printed or custom-built flags.
Available Sizes
| 2x3 ft | Compact Display / High-Speed Boat & Truck Flags (Eder Crafted) |
| 3x5 ft | Standard Residential Flagpole Size (Eder Crafted) |
| 4x6 ft | Large Residential & Historical Display Size (Eder Crafted) |
| 5x8 ft | Jumbo Showcase Size for Tall Flagpoles (Eder Crafted) |
| 6x10 ft | Stadium Scale / Large Commercial (US Patriot Custom Shop) |
| 8x12 ft | Massive High-Wind Display (Includes Rope & Thimble Header) (US Patriot Custom Shop) |
| 10x15 ft & Larger | Commercial & Arena Scale (Up to 15x20' Available via Custom Shop) |
🔒 Secure Shopping: We utilize modern, encrypted SSL security protocols to keep your transaction, personal information, and payment completely protected.
Shipping
| Shipping | This item ships to |
| Delivery | Estimated between and . Will usually ship within 5 business day. |
Delivery & Returns
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Please allow 10 days for your order to arrive. We source products from all over the world to bring you epic offers and the lowest prices. This means sometimes you have to wait a little longer to get your order but it's always worth it! |
|
|
Returns are easy, simply contact us for a returns number and send your item to our returns centre for fast processing. We'll get you a replacement or refund in a snap! |
Why Buy From Us
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We Put Our Customers First to us. If it doesn't fit, it breaks, you've changed your mind or for no reason whatsoever simply send it back to us and we'll cheerfully refund you every cent. |
|
|
Returns are easy, simply contact us for a returns number and send your item to our returns centre for fast processing. We'll get you a replacement or refund in a snap! |
|
|
In the unlikely event that you find your item cheaper at another online store, just let us know and we'll beat the competitor's pricing hands-down. |
|
|
We insist that you love everything you buy from us. If you're unhappy for any reason whatsoever, just let us know and we'll bend over backwards to make things right again. |
|
|
Ordering from Shoptimized is 100% safe and secure so you can rest easy. Your personal details are never shared, sold or rented to anyone either. | |
|
Free Shipping on orders over $69.00 to the USA |
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