Pine Tree Flag
The Tree Flag (or the Appeal to Heaven Flag) was one of the flags used during the American Revolution. The flag, which featured a pine tree with the motto "An Appeal to Heaven," or less frequently "An Appeal to God", was originally used by a squadron of six frigates that were commissioned under George Washington's authority as Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in October 1775.
A modernized redrawn version of the flag | |
| Use | Other |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 2:3 |
| Adopted | October 21, 1775 |
| Design | 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 |
It is the official maritime ensign for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, though the script was removed in 1971. It was used by state navy vessels in addition to privateers sailing from Massachusetts.
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