An Appeal To Heaven Flag

Highlights Pine Tree Flag Flag Names: An Appeal To Heaven Flag, Liberty Tree Flag, Pine Tree Flag, Washington's Cruisers Flag, An Appeal To God FlagAdopted: October 21, 1775Design: A pine tree with the words "AN APPEAL TO HEAVEN" written in all capital letters above the tree, and a white field behind it. Designed by: Joseph Reed and Christopher Gadsden History of the Pine Tree Flag "aka" An Appeal To Heaven Flag The Pine Tree Flag or the "An Appeal to Heaven Flag" also known as Washington's Cruisers Flag and An Appeal to God Flag was one of the first flags which were used in 1775 during the American Revolution. The Pine Tree Flag, which featured a pine tree placed in the center of the flag with the motto "An Appeal to Heaven," written in all capital letters above the tree, or less frequently "An Appeal to God", was originally used by a squadron of six cruisers which were commissioned under George Washington's authority as commander in chief of the Continental Army in October 1775. It w