28 Star American Flag Texas (1845-1847) - Made in USA
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The 28-Star Flag (1845–1847) — The Flag of Texas Statehood & the Start of the Mexican-American War
When Texas was admitted to the Union on December 29, 1845, a 28th star was added to the US flag. The 28-Star Flag became official on July 4, 1846 — the same year the Mexican-American War began. This was the flag flying over US forces when war was declared on Mexico in May 1846, and when American troops won the opening battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma along the Rio Grande.
The 28-star flag served as the official US flag for just one year (1846–1847), until Iowa's admission brought the 29-star flag on July 4, 1847. It is one of the rarest and most historically significant star patterns in American history — the flag under which the Mexican-American War began.
(Note: Some actual flags carried by U.S. troops during the early Mexican-American War campaign were still 27-star versions made earlier, but the official design when war was declared is 28 stars.)
General Winfield Scott entering Mexico City, September 14, 1847. By this date the 29-star flag was official, but the war began under the 28-star flag. Period lithograph.
The Officers Who Were There — Future Legends of the Civil War
The Mexican-American War forged a generation of officers who would command armies on both sides of the Civil War. Among those who served under this flag from the opening battles: Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, George McClellan, George Meade, James Longstreet, George Pickett, P.G.T. Beauregard, Joseph Johnston, and Braxton Bragg.
Premium American-Made Construction
- 🇺🇸 Made in USA — custom printed and sewn domestically
- Nylon fabric — high tensile and tear strength, flies well in light to moderate wind
- Aniline-dyed colors — deep, bright hues with superior UV fade resistance and wash-fastness
- Solid brass grommets — corrosion-resistant, built for outdoor use
- Reinforced fly edge — 1" double-edge fold with four rows of stitching
- Reinforced fly corners — top and bottom of fly edge reinforced for long-term durability
- Sizes 6x10 and larger — rope and thimble hardware included
Size Guide
- 12x18 inch — Boat / vehicle flag
- 16x24 inch — Small display
- 2x3, 3x5, 4x6 — Standard display sizes
- 5x8, 6x10 — Large outdoor / commercial
- 8x12, 10x15, 12x18, 15x25, 20x30 — Jumbo / monumental (rope and thimble)
Specifications
- In Use: July 4, 1846 – July 3, 1847
- Stars: 28 (Texas admitted December 29, 1845)
- Material: Nylon (printed, outdoor-rated)
- Hardware: Solid brass grommets (rope and thimble on 6x10+)
- Origin: Made in USA
- Production: Made to order — production time may vary
- HS Code: 630790
Custom printed and made to order. We do not offer refunds on custom printed flags.
★ Looking for museum-grade quality? Also available as a premium Nylon Appliqué Cut & Sewn 28-Star Flag — hand-crafted with individually cut and sewn stars and stripes for collectors, institutions, and display use.
★ Also in this series: 29-Star Flag (1847–1848) — the flag flying when US forces captured Mexico City.
Perfect for history collectors, museums, educators, film and theater productions, and anyone honoring the Mexican-American War era. Trusted by military, government, and municipal customers across the country.
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The 28-Star Flag (1845–1847) — The Flag of Texas Statehood & the Start of the Mexican-American War
When Texas was admitted to the Union on December 29, 1845, a 28th star was added to the US flag. The 28-Star Flag became official on July 4, 1846 — the same year the Mexican-American War began. This was the flag flying over US forces when war was declared on Mexico in May 1846, and when American troops won the opening battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma along the Rio Grande.
The 28-star flag served as the official US flag for just one year (1846–1847), until Iowa's admission brought the 29-star flag on July 4, 1847. It is one of the rarest and most historically significant star patterns in American history — the flag under which the Mexican-American War began.
(Note: Some actual flags carried by U.S. troops during the early Mexican-American War campaign were still 27-star versions made earlier, but the official design when war was declared is 28 stars.)
General Winfield Scott entering Mexico City, September 14, 1847. By this date the 29-star flag was official, but the war began under the 28-star flag. Period lithograph.
The Officers Who Were There — Future Legends of the Civil War
The Mexican-American War forged a generation of officers who would command armies on both sides of the Civil War. Among those who served under this flag from the opening battles: Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, George McClellan, George Meade, James Longstreet, George Pickett, P.G.T. Beauregard, Joseph Johnston, and Braxton Bragg.
Premium American-Made Construction
- 🇺🇸 Made in USA — custom printed and sewn domestically
- Nylon fabric — high tensile and tear strength, flies well in light to moderate wind
- Aniline-dyed colors — deep, bright hues with superior UV fade resistance and wash-fastness
- Solid brass grommets — corrosion-resistant, built for outdoor use
- Reinforced fly edge — 1" double-edge fold with four rows of stitching
- Reinforced fly corners — top and bottom of fly edge reinforced for long-term durability
- Sizes 6x10 and larger — rope and thimble hardware included
Size Guide
- 12x18 inch — Boat / vehicle flag
- 16x24 inch — Small display
- 2x3, 3x5, 4x6 — Standard display sizes
- 5x8, 6x10 — Large outdoor / commercial
- 8x12, 10x15, 12x18, 15x25, 20x30 — Jumbo / monumental (rope and thimble)
Specifications
- In Use: July 4, 1846 – July 3, 1847
- Stars: 28 (Texas admitted December 29, 1845)
- Material: Nylon (printed, outdoor-rated)
- Hardware: Solid brass grommets (rope and thimble on 6x10+)
- Origin: Made in USA
- Production: Made to order — production time may vary
- HS Code: 630790
Custom printed and made to order. We do not offer refunds on custom printed flags.
★ Looking for museum-grade quality? Also available as a premium Nylon Appliqué Cut & Sewn 28-Star Flag — hand-crafted with individually cut and sewn stars and stripes for collectors, institutions, and display use.
★ Also in this series: 29-Star Flag (1847–1848) — the flag flying when US forces captured Mexico City.
Perfect for history collectors, museums, educators, film and theater productions, and anyone honoring the Mexican-American War era. Trusted by military, government, and municipal customers across the country.
Shipping
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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! |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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Free Shipping on orders over $69.00 to the USA |
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