Goliad Battle Flags Dimmitt’s Goliad Texas Flag Severed Arm – Sewn Outdoor Double Nylon Embroidered 3 x 5 ft.

Dimmitt’s Goliad Battle Flag – Texas 1835 Independence Banner | Severed Arm Dimmitt’s Goliad Flags

Outdoor Sewn Double Nylon Embroidered 3×5 Ft

This flag commemorates the Goliad Battle Flag raised at Goliad, Texas, in late 1835 during the Texas Revolution. Designed by Captain Philip Dimmitt, then commander of the Goliad garrison, it symbolized the shift from support of Mexican Federalism (1824 Constitution) to a firm stance for Texas independence.

The banner depicts a red, severed arm gripping a sword—a powerful, militant emblem reportedly raised on December 20, 1835, in celebration of the Goliad Declaration of Independence. While multiple units flew flags in Goliad, memoirs from participants John James and Nicholas Fagan confirm Dimmitt personally crafted this design from white domestic cloth with a crimson arm and sword at its center.

🧵 Goliad Battle Flag Specifications:

• Size: 3 x 5 feet

• Material: 600D Double-Ply Military-Grade Nylon – UV-stable, tear-resistant, waterproof

• Design: Fully sewn and appliquéd red arm & sword motif with white header

• Construction:

  • Canvas header with rolled brass grommets

  • Quad-stitched (four rows) fly edge for fortified durability

  • Double-sided embroidery, mirrored reverse design

🧠 People Also Ask About Goliad Battle Flag Severed Arm Design:

What was Dimmitt’s flag at Goliad?
A red, severed arm clutching a sword, raised by Captain Philip Dimmitt at Goliad on December 20, 1835, reflecting Texian support for independence.

Why did Dimmitt use a bloody arm on the flag?
The symbol emphasized militant resistance and departure from Mexican Federalism toward full autonomy under the Republic of Texas.

Did this flag fly during battle?
Accounts note it remained at Goliad until January 10, 1836, when Dr. James Grant and Federalist Volunteers removed it, effectively marking its retirement from the garrison.

📍 Recommended Uses:

• Texas Revolution reenactments and living history events

• Museum displays and collections of Texas military history

• Permanent outdoor flag installations (all-weather)

• Educational exhibits and commemorative ceremonies