Appeal to Heaven Pine Tree Tee | Liberty Gear Historical Flags Series

Appeal to Heaven Pine Tree Tee The Appeal to Heaven Pine Tree Tee is the first release in the Liberty Gear Historical Flags Series, a collection built around the symbols, mottos, and stories carried by America’s historic flags. Rather than simply placing a rectangular flag on a shirt, Liberty Gear takes the defining imagery of each historic banner and rebuilds it as wearable heritage artwork. For this design, the shirt itself becomes the field: a large green pine tree stands beneath the historic words “AN APPEAL TO HEAVEN”, finished with a restrained Liberty Gear Flag & Field Co. signature below. Veteran designed. Printed in America. Built around the flag, the field, and the history behind them. A Revolutionary-Era American Symbol The design is inspired by the historic Pine Tree Flag, also commonly known as the Appeal to Heaven Flag or Washington’s Cruiser Flag. In October 1775, Joseph Reed proposed a white flag with a tree in the center and the motto “Appeal to Heaven” for the schooners operating under George Washington’s authority. Early records soon described American vessels flying a white field with a green pine tree and the same motto. In July 1776, Massachusetts formally specified a white flag with a green pine tree and the words “Appeal to Heaven” for its state navy. The pine tree became one of the most recognizable symbols associated with early American resistance and naval history. The phrase itself reflected an older political idea: when no earthly authority remained capable of judging a dispute, the final appeal rested with Providence. That language was closely connected to eighteenth-century discussions of natural rights, political authority, and resistance. The Shirt Becomes the Flag The Liberty Gear Historical Flags Series is not intended to reproduce historic flags as simple rectangles on apparel. Instead, each shirt uses the defining symbol and language of the original banner while allowing the garment itself to serve as the field. On this Appeal to Heaven shirt, the pine tree is the centerpiece. Deep forest green artwork is paired with dark charcoal typography on an Ivory garment for a restrained, masculine look that stays faithful to the historic character without feeling like costume wear or novelty merchandise. Heavyweight Comfort Colors Construction This design is printed on the Comfort Colors 1717 garment-dyed heavyweight tee. Made from 100% ring-spun cotton with a substantial 6.1 oz fabric weight, it has the relaxed feel of a broken-in favorite while retaining more structure than a lightweight basic T-shirt. Quick Highlights Historic Appeal to Heaven pine tree back graphic Small Liberty Gear chest mark 100% ring-spun cotton Heavyweight 6.1 oz garment-dyed fabric Relaxed unisex fit Twill-taped neck and shoulders for added durability Double-needle armhole, sleeve, and bottom hems Veteran designed and printed in America Product Specifications Blank Comfort Colors 1717 Material 100% ring-spun cotton Fabric Weight 6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²) Fit Relaxed unisex fit Construction Garment-dyed heavyweight cotton Collar 7/8" double-needle topstitched collar Neck & Shoulders Twill-taped for added durability Series Liberty Gear Historical Flags Series Size Guide Size Width Length Sleeve Center Back S 18 ¼" 26 ⅝" 16 ¼" M 20 ¼" 28" 17 ¾" L 22" 29 ⅜" 19" XL 24" 30 ¾" 20 ½" 2XL 26" 31 ⅝" 21 ¾" 3XL 27 ¾" 32 ½" 23 ¼" 4XL 29 ¾" 33 ½" 24 ⅝" Frequently Asked Questions What is the Appeal to Heaven flag? The Appeal to Heaven flag is a Revolutionary-era American pine tree flag associated with early American naval activity. Historical records connect the design to vessels operating under George Washington’s authority in 1775, and Massachusetts formally adopted a white flag with a green pine tree and the words “Appeal to Heaven” for its state navy in 1776. Why is there a pine tree on the shirt? The green pine tree is the defining symbol of the historic Pine Tree Flag. Rather than printing the entire rectangular flag, Liberty Gear uses the tree and motto as the main graphic so the garment itself serves as the field. What does “An Appeal to Heaven” mean? The phrase reflects an eighteenth-century idea that when no earthly authority remained capable of judging a dispute, the final appeal rested with Providence. The expression was closely associated with political philosophy surrounding natural rights, authority, and resistance. What is the fit like? The Comfort Colors 1717 has a relaxed unisex fit with a heavier, more structured feel than a lightweight basic tee. Check the size guide above for exact garment measurements. What material is the shirt made from? The shirt is made from 100% ring-spun cotton with a heavyweight 6.1 oz fabric weight. Is this shirt Made in America? The design is veteran designed and printed in America. Liberty Gear does not represent the Comfort Colors blank garment itself as American made. What is the Liberty Gear Historical Flags Series? The Historical Flags Series turns the defining symbols and language of historic American flags into wearable Liberty Gear designs. Each release uses the flag’s core imagery rather than simply reproducing a rectangular banner on a shirt.