The Revenue Cutter Service, predecessor of the United States Coast Guard, had a flag designed for it in 1799. That flag, with vertical stripes, is still in use but it was not chosen by the Coast Guard when a ceremonial color was adopted in July 1951. The United States coat of arms, dating from 1782, was displayed in the center of a white field and instead of the usual colors the design featured the national red, white, and blue. The name of the service is inscribed above the coat of arms, while below is the Coast Guard motto, SEMPER PARATUS (Always Ready). The date 1790 honors the creation of the Revenue Cutter Service. This flag is 100% Made in the USA to Official Specifications. 
 
Craftsmanship, quality, durability, and beauty is second to none with Valley Forge polyester flags. The dyes are steam heatset activated to lock the color into the fabric. Expertly printed and sewn with heavy duty polyester. The extremely durable and tough fabric, designed for the harshest climates, flies in light breezes and blocks damaging UV rays. Features strong duck canvas heading and two large brass grommets. Strong, heavy-duty, thick, all weather polyester fabric is stitched together to outlast the toughest winds and environments. Manufactured domestically by Valley Forge Flag, since 1882, with facilities located in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Alabama.