3X3 FT NYLON BEDFORD FLAG For outdoor display, these Historical Flags are offered in 100% heavyweight nylon, a 200 denier bunting specially treated to minimize sun and chemical deterioration. They are extremely durable, fast-drying, and boast brilliant, fast colors. All outdoor flags are finished with strong canvas headings and large grommets.

THE BEDFORD FLAG FACTS

There is no record of a flag raised at the Battle of Lexington in 1776.  The diary of a British lieutenant describes the battle at the Concord Bridge and describes the taking of a hill before marching into the town of Concord.  He claims that a Liberty Pole stood on this hill with a flag flying which they cut down.  There is no description of the flag.  At Concord Bridge the British advance was disputed by the Minute Men of Bedford.  The Bedford company was organized by the townspeople in March of 1775.  They elected their officers and chose a design for their flag. 

The Bedford flag was a Crimson square.  The design covers most of the field area with a vertical group of clouds running along the hoist. From this an arm extends grasping a sharp pointed sword.  A scroll which partly surrounds the arm is inscribed with the Latin words "Vince Aut Morire"  meaning "Conquer or Die".  This flag resembles the flag originally designed in England between 1660 and 1670 for the three county troops of the Massachusetts Militia.