The red flag of a new dominion whose maple leaf shield announced to the world that Canada was neither Britain nor America but something entirely its own.
First Canadian Red Ensign — the maritime flag of the new Dominion that flew over Canadian government buildings, merchant vessels, and overseas battlefields for over half a century as the young nation struggled to define its identity within the British Empire and apart from it, its red field and Union Jack canton proclaiming the loyalty of a confederation of former colonies to the Crown while the Canadian coat of arms in the fly asserted a distinctly North American nationhood born of the Confederation bargain of 1867 that united Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick into a transcontinental dominion that would stretch from the Atlantic to the Pacific with the addition of Manitoba, British Columbia, and Prince Edward Island, and whose years of display witnessed the driving of the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885, the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898, and the extraordinary sacrifice of the Canadian Expeditionary Force at Ypres, Vimy Ridge, and Passchendaele where Canadian soldiers earned a reputation for battlefield effectiveness that transformed a colonial dependency into a nation demanding its own voice at the Paris Peace Conference of 1919. This interactive t-shirt connects you to that formative legacy with a QR code linking to the full story.
HERITAG is a purpose-driven brand that celebrates cultural diversity and awareness. Wear and share your social identity and cultural heritage with a unique collection of interactive t-shirts that carry historical flags of Canada. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the proud history of Canada.
Making products on demand instead of in bulk also helps reduce overproduction, and this quality t-shirt is made especially for you as soon as you place an order.
Few more details about this t-shirt: • Scannable QR code printed on the back for an interactive and fun experience • Designed to educate about a nation's proud history and rich culture • Custom print-on-demand • 100% cotton Gildan t-shirt. Soft, comfy, pre-shrunk jersey knit • Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester • Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester • Classic fit, taped neck and shoulders for soft feel • Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem for more durability • Fabric weight: 5.0-5.3 oz./yd² (170-180 g/m²)
