This item is an accessory for a toy minifigure, consisting of a flag mounted on a small black flagpole with a base.
The flag shown is the famous Gadsden flag, a historical flag of the United States. While it is not the official national flag (like the Stars and Stripes), it is one of the most iconic symbols from the period of the American Revolution and remains a powerful symbol of American patriotism and liberty today.
The design originated in 1775 and is rich with symbolism:
- The yellow field represents the battlefield.
- The timber rattlesnake, coiled and ready to strike, was a symbol used by the American colonies to represent their vigilance. Like a rattlesnake, they would not attack unless provoked, but would strike lethally if threatened.
- The motto below the snake, “DONT TREAD ON ME,” is a clear and defiant warning against coercion and tyranny, embodying the spirit of American independence.
This accessory is perfect for representing a soldier from the American Revolutionary War (such as a Continental Marine or a minuteman). It is also used in modern settings by minifigures representing members of various libertarian or patriotic groups in the United States.
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