Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: 1St Navy Jack Flag 3X5 Foot Endura-Poly With Pole Hem - The first navy jack is a flag consisting of a rattlesnake superimposed across 13 horizontal alternating red and white stripes with the motto DONT TREAD ON ME. The jack was first employed by Commodore Esek Hopkins in the fall of 1775 as he readied the continental navy in the Delaware River. His signal for the whole fleet to engage the enemy was the striped jack and ensign flown at their proper places. The temporary substitution of this jack represents a historic reminder of the nations and navys origin and will to preserve and triumph. On 31 May 2002 the Secretary of the Navy has directed all U.S. naval ships to fly the First Navy Jack for the duration of the war on terrorism starting beginning September 11 2002 Patriot Day. source www.fotw.usflagsus-fnj.htmlImported