Gonzales Flag – “Come and Take It” Cannon Flag | 3×5 Ft Double Nylon Embroidered (Military Quality)
The Gonzales Flag, known as the Come and Take It Flag, marked the first armed resistance of the Texas Revolution in September 1835. When Mexican troops under Santa Anna marched to seize a small cannon from the town of Gonzales, Texian settlers raised this banner — a white field with a lone star, a black cannon, and the words “Come and Take It.”
Col. John Henry Moore challenged Mexican Lieutenant Francisco de Castañeda to retrieve the cannon. Moore ordered a shot fired from the cannon beneath this flag — and the Mexican force retreated. This was the first battle flag of Texas and a symbol of defiance still used today.
🏴 Flag Specs of Gonzales Flag Come and Take It Flags:
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Size: 3 x 5 feet (Larger sizes: 4×6, 5×8 – custom 6×10, 8×12, 10×15 available, contact us!
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Material: 2-Ply Double Nylon – All-weather, fade & fray resistant
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Design: Fully embroidered cannon, lone star, and “Come and Take It” text
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Finish: Quad-stitched edges, brass grommets (2) for pole mounting
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Construction: Military-spec – Not printed, fully embroidered
🧠 People Also Ask:
What is the history behind the Gonzales flag?
It was first flown during the Battle of Gonzales, signaling Texian resistance to Mexican disarmament orders in 1835 — the opening act of the Texas Revolution.
Who made the original Come and Take It flag?
Believed to be crafted by Sarah Seely DeWitt and her daughter Evaline, cut from a wedding dress belonging to Naomi DeWitt.
What does the cannon symbolize?
It represents the Texian settlers’ refusal to surrender their only defensive weapon — a declaration of independence and defiance.
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