29 Star US Flag (1847-1848) - Nylon Appliqué Cut and Sewn - Made in USA
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The 29-Star Flag (1847–1848) — The Flag of the Mexican-American War
On July 4, 1847, the United States officially raised a new flag — 29 stars, with one added for Iowa's admission to the Union on December 28, 1846. This was the flag flying over American troops as they marched into Mexico City in September 1847, the decisive moment of the Mexican-American War.
On September 14, 1847, US Marines and Army troops stormed Chapultepec Castle and captured the National Palace of Mexico — the "Halls of Montezuma" immortalized in the Marines' Hymn. As General Winfield Scott rode into the Grand Plaza, the 29-Star Flag was raised over the seat of Mexican government, marking the effective end of the war. It served as the official US flag for just one year (1847–1848) — one of the rarest star patterns in American history. The only President to serve under this flag was James K. Polk (1845–1849).
General Winfield Scott entering Mexico City, September 14, 1847 — the 29-Star Flag visible above his troops. 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 was a proving ground for a generation of officers who would go on to command armies on both sides of the Civil War. Among those who served under this very flag: 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, 1847 – July 3, 1848
- Stars: 29 (Iowa admitted December 28, 1846)
- 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 29-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. Perfect when you need a specific size or are outfitting a large display.
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 29-Star Flag (1847–1848) — The Flag of the Mexican-American War
On July 4, 1847, the United States officially raised a new flag — 29 stars, with one added for Iowa's admission to the Union on December 28, 1846. This was the flag flying over American troops as they marched into Mexico City in September 1847, the decisive moment of the Mexican-American War.
On September 14, 1847, US Marines and Army troops stormed Chapultepec Castle and captured the National Palace of Mexico — the "Halls of Montezuma" immortalized in the Marines' Hymn. As General Winfield Scott rode into the Grand Plaza, the 29-Star Flag was raised over the seat of Mexican government, marking the effective end of the war. It served as the official US flag for just one year (1847–1848) — one of the rarest star patterns in American history. The only President to serve under this flag was James K. Polk (1845–1849).
General Winfield Scott entering Mexico City, September 14, 1847 — the 29-Star Flag visible above his troops. 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 was a proving ground for a generation of officers who would go on to command armies on both sides of the Civil War. Among those who served under this very flag: 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, 1847 – July 3, 1848
- Stars: 29 (Iowa admitted December 28, 1846)
- 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 29-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. Perfect when you need a specific size or are outfitting a large display.
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 | 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! |
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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 |
