Gostelowe Standard, No. 10
Dublin Core
Title
Gostelowe Standard, No. 10
Subject
Detailing the great connection between religion and the American revolution.
Description
One of the battle flags used during the American revolution, Gostelowe No. 10 connects religion and the American revolution. The flag depicts stars in the top left corner, depicting the 13 colonies, and a hand holding a knife, emerging from a cloud. The writing under this depiction reads: "Resistance to Tyrants is Obedience to God."
Creator
Once in the possession of Edward Richardson, access provided by the Library of Congress.
Source
//www.loc.gov/exhibits/religion/rel03.html#obj091
Publisher
Library of Congress and the Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution and Its Color Guard.
Date
1776, at the beginning of the American Revolution
Contributor
Library of Congress
Language
English
Type
Religion and the American Revolution
Coverage
This flag details the connection between the religion and the American Revolution. The flag was flown by those Christians in support of the American Revolution.
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Photo of a flag.
Physical Dimensions
Unknown
Files
Citation
Once in the possession of Edward Richardson, access provided by the Library of Congress. , “Gostelowe Standard, No. 10,” Digital History 4385/5390 - Era of the American Revolution, accessed September 20, 2026, https://omeka.saracollini.org/teaching/4385/americanrevolution/items/show/8.