28 Star US Flag (1845-1847) - Nylon Appliqué Cut and Sewn - 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.
Museum-Grade Nylon Appliqué Construction
This is the premium sewn version — individually cut and sewn stripes with appliqué stars hand-stitched onto the blue canton field. Built for collectors, institutions, museums, and display use.
- 🇺🇸 Made in USA by Collins/Eder
- Nylon Appliqué Cut and Sewn — stripes are cut and sewn; stars are appliquéd onto the canton
- Tough outdoor nylon — UV-resistant, weather-rated
- Brass grommets — attaches easily to any flagpole
- Premium workmanship — museum and institutional quality
- Made to order — production times may vary; may ship separately
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.
Specifications
- In Use: July 4, 1846 – July 3, 1847
- Stars: 28 (Texas admitted December 29, 1845)
- Material: Nylon Appliqué Cut and Sewn
- Hardware: Brass grommets
- Origin: Made in USA
- HS Code: 630790
★ Need a different size or a lower price point? The 28-Star Flag — Nylon Printed is available in a much wider range of sizes — from 12x18 inch boat flags up to monumental 20x30 ft — at a more accessible price.
★ 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 institutional buyers. Trusted by military, government, and municipal customers across the country.
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Description
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.
Museum-Grade Nylon Appliqué Construction
This is the premium sewn version — individually cut and sewn stripes with appliqué stars hand-stitched onto the blue canton field. Built for collectors, institutions, museums, and display use.
- 🇺🇸 Made in USA by Collins/Eder
- Nylon Appliqué Cut and Sewn — stripes are cut and sewn; stars are appliquéd onto the canton
- Tough outdoor nylon — UV-resistant, weather-rated
- Brass grommets — attaches easily to any flagpole
- Premium workmanship — museum and institutional quality
- Made to order — production times may vary; may ship separately
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.
Specifications
- In Use: July 4, 1846 – July 3, 1847
- Stars: 28 (Texas admitted December 29, 1845)
- Material: Nylon Appliqué Cut and Sewn
- Hardware: Brass grommets
- Origin: Made in USA
- HS Code: 630790
★ Need a different size or a lower price point? The 28-Star Flag — Nylon Printed is available in a much wider range of sizes — from 12x18 inch boat flags up to monumental 20x30 ft — at a more accessible price.
★ 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 institutional buyers. 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 |
