Gadsden Don’t Tread on Me Sticker (black background)

Don’t Tread on Me
Sticker is approximately 7 1/2″ by 3 3/4″
Black background

Christopher Gadsden designed it in 1775 during the American Revolution. It proclaims an assertive warning of vigilance and a willingness to act in defense against tyranny. It is often used as a symbol of rebellion and to express distrust or defiance against authorities and government.

Benjamin Franklin said this about the Gadsden flag:

“I recollected that her eye excelled in brightness, that of any other animal, and that she has no eye-lids
– She may therefore be esteemed an emblem of vigilance.
– She never begins an attack, nor, when once engaged, ever surrenders: She is therefore an emblem of magnanimity and true courage.
– As if anxious to prevent all pretensions of quarrelling with her, the weapons with which nature has furnished her, she conceals in the roof of her mouth, so that, to those who are unacquainted with her, she appears to be a most defenseless animal; and even when those weapons are shown and extended for her defense, they appear weak and contemptible; but their wounds however small, are decisive and fatal:
– Conscious of this, she never wounds till she has generously given notice, even to her enemy, and cautioned him aginst the danger of stepping on her.
Was I wrong, Sir, in thinking this a strong picture of the temper and conduct of America?”