Embroidered patch measuring 2x3 inches.

Made locally of the highest quality materials. Suitable for stitching or pinning on any garment, bag, hat, ect… (seriously, you would not believe how many places we’ve seen folks find for these great civic pride patches.)

David Emil Heineman, a prominent civic leader and attorney, designed the flag of Detroit in 1907. The flag was first flown on June 12, 1908, at a celebration for the Detroit Tigers, but it was not officially adopted by the city until 1948.

The flag commemorates the countries that have controlled Detroit since its founding. The lower left section features a white background with five gold fleur-de-lis, representing France, which founded the city in 1701. The upper right section has three gold lions on a field of red, representing Great Britain, which controlled Detroit from 1760 to 1796 and again during the War of 1812. The upper left and lower right sections represent the United States, with 13 stripes and 13 stars representing the 13 original colonies and American control of the city before and after the War of 1812.

The city seal, designed by J.O. Lewis in 1827, is located in the center of the flag. It depicts the Great Fire of 1805, which destroyed much of the city. Two women stand in the foreground, one weeping over the destruction and the other gesturing to a new city that will rise in its place. The Latin mottos “Speramus Meliora” (“We hope for better things”) and “Resurget Cineribus” (“It will rise from the ashes”) are written above the seal.

The flag of Detroit is a symbol of the city's rich history and its resilience in the face of adversity. It is a reminder of the city's past and its hope for a better future.