Field Notes
Betsy Ross Flag Patch: The Story of America's First Flag
The Betsy Ross Flag — thirteen stars in a circle on a blue canton, thirteen red and white stripes — is one of the most iconic symbols in American h...
Come and Take It Patch: The Gonzales Flag and the Shot That Started the Texas Revolution
The 'Come and Take It' battle cry traces back to the 1835 standoff at Gonzales, Texas — the opening shot of the Texas Revolution. Discover the history behind one of the most defiant symbols in American history.
Don't Give Up the Ship Patch: The Naval Battle Cry That Defined American Courage
"Don't Give Up the Ship" is one of the most famous battle cries in American naval history — a dying commander's last order that became a permanent ...
Molon Labe Patch: The Ancient Battle Cry That Became a Gun Rights Symbol
Molon Labe (Greek: ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ) is one of the most powerful phrases in the gun rights and tactical community — two words that carry 2,500 years of d...
Remember the Alamo Morale Patch: The Story of the Last Stand
"Remember the Alamo" is one of the most powerful battle cries in American history — a phrase born from sacrifice, defiance, and an outnumbered grou...
Bedford Flag Morale Patch: America's Oldest Known Flag
Most Americans know the Stars and Stripes. Fewer know the Bedford Flag — the oldest known flag in the United States, carried into battle at the ver...
Goliad Morale Patch: Remember Goliad and the Texas Revolution
"Remember the Alamo" is one of the most famous battle cries in American history. But there's another cry that came first — "Remember Goliad" — and ...
No Step on Snek Patch: The History of the Gadsden Flag and Its Meme Legacy
"Don't Tread on Me" is one of the most iconic phrases in American history. "No Step on Snek" is its internet-era cousin — and together they've beco...
Blackbeard Morale Patch: The Legend Behind the Skull and Crossbones
Few names in history carry as much weight as Blackbeard — the pirate whose reputation for ferocity made him one of the most feared men on the seas....
Why the Mississippi State Flag Was Banned on Some Platforms
If you've tried to sell or post anything featuring the old Mississippi state flag on platforms like Facebook, eBay, or Amazon, you may have run int...
Sic Semper Tyrannis: History & Meaning
"Sic Semper Tyrannis" — four Latin words that have echoed through history for centuries.
The Translation
Sic Semper Tyrannis translates to "Thus a...