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"Victory" Long-sleeved shirt — Crossing of the Delaware
"Victory" Long-sleeved shirt — Crossing of the Delaware
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The story behind the design: Our original design shows George Washington's Headquarters Flag and includes the sign/countersign used by the Continental Army the night they crossed the Delaware to attack the Hessian garrison at Trenton, along with the dates of the crossing and the attack. (See the map below.)
Washington and his troops were victorious, capturing 1,000 prisoners along with muskets, powder, and artillery. In the battle, three Americans were killed and six wounded, while 22 Hessians were killed and 98 wounded. More on the historic event behind the design below.
The shirt:
- 100% cotton Made in the USA shirt in Navy — This long-sleeved shirt 100% combed ringspun cotton fine jersey and that has been pre-washed to reduce shrinkage. The size through the body is the same as with the short-sleeved shirts. See size chart.
Comes with a hang tag that includes a historical quote, background on the event, and a historical map.
This design is also available as in an American made woven throw blanket, short-sleeved crewneck shirt, crewneck sweatshirt, a women's v-neck shirt in Vintage navy, woven socks that are made in the USA, magnet,, sticker, and an enamel pin.
Care: We recommend that these tri-blend shirts be hung to dry rather than placed in the dryer. This will prolong their life and minimize pilling.
if you have never worn a high-quality poly-cotton shirt before, we recommend reading this first.
Historic Event behind the Design
He appeared much depressed and lamented the ragged and dissolving state of his army in affecting terms. I gave him assurances of the disposition of Congress to support him, under his present difficulties and distresses. While I was talking to him I observed him to play with his pen and ink upon several pieces of paper. One of them by accident fell upon the floor near my feet. I was struck with the inscription upon it. It was “victory or death.”
— Benjamin Rush, Philadelphia physician, member of the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of Independence, recounting his visit to General Washington in December four miles from the Delaware River.
The countersign for the troops for the attack on Trenton was “Victory or Death.” More than 2,400 soldiers,18 cannons, and 75-100 horses crossed the Delaware during a “violent storm of rain, hail, and snow.”
The Americans captured 896 Hessians and killed 22. Three Americans were killed and six wounded, including a near-fatal wound to future president James Monroe. Enlistment for most men was to expire December 31st.
A map of the Delaware River area depicting the route George Washington and his Army made during the crossing, by William Faden, an English cartographer and a publisher of maps. He printed the North American Atlas in 1777, and ". . . it became the most important atlas chronicling the Revolution's battles." There were 29 maps in the atlas, and they included detailed battle maps drawn by eyewitnesses.
Source: Wikipedia (large image of the map) By William Faden - Library of Congress, Public Domain
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As the owner of many of the History List shirts, it is high praise for me to call this my favorite. The fabric is extra soft, fit is true to size and comfy, color is universally flattering....but the best part is the history behind the design. It's a definite conversation piece, and I have had a number of people ask about the significance of the design. A superb find!
I love it! Wore it camping and even to sleep in. Soft and comfy!
Good quality shirt, made in the USA.
The shirt fits great, is attention getting, and gets compliments wherever I wear it.
Shirts are the highest quality and the designs are fantastic!
Prof yet was delivered promptly. There was a stock discrepancy but was resolved immediately and professionally! Great product!
Great fabric, quick ship and I'm so happy to sport my new long sleeve tee with stars <3
Good quality T,very soft material. My daughter is gonna love it!
This shirt is so soft and comfortable! I love the look and this is the second shirt I’ve purchased and love it!
This shirt is top notch quality and helped stir interest in Washington's Christmas Surprise. It is soft lightweight and a real bargain. I wear it everywhere.. even Mt. Vernon and Valley Forge!
The shirt was great. The color is very unique. It is light weight, but not too light. It is very comfortable. I love the design and logo. It is a must for any George Washington fan or re-enactor. The only complaint is that the neck opening was a little too large, but I guess that is the style.The delivery took only a few days.Looking forward to purchasing the Knox Moving shirt next.
I bought two of the long sleeved “Victory / Victory or Death shirts. The quality is great, and the colors indigo and blue are unique.
They are extremely comfortable—light weight, but not too light. A great gift for your favorite G. Washington admirer or Revolutionary War re-enactor!
Very happy with my purchase. The shirts were delivered within a few days with a nice hand written note.
The Knox Moving Shirts are next on my list!!
I really like the soft, silky feel of the material and the color blue I chose. I usually wear a L but had to go with an XL on this one. It’s perfect for cooler weather without being bulky or scratchy. And subtle message is a good conversation starter (ie, “what victory is that?”). You’ll h happy with this item v
The shirt is super soft, not too heavy, a great color. I love it. I always love the stickers and magnates. Love, love the personal contact.
Love the shirt, design, color, and material! Have purchased quite a few for myself and as gifts.
Shipped quickly, customer service was great, and the shirt is softer yet than advertised. One note: I have long arms and the XL sleeves extend past the wrist.
I love this shirt. It fits perfectly, and lets me show off love for history.
Love this shirt!! Have it in the tee too!! Ya’ll rock!!
I love my Victory shirt. It washes well, too. The only problem is sizing. You will need to order two sizes up from your current size as the shirts run a little on the smaller side. Otherwise, a great purchas.
Thanks, Dana, for your review and your note. This is the first we've heard that this shirt isn't true to size. We've posted size charts for our shirts, and encourage folks to double-check them if they are in doubt, which sounds like good advice for folks considering this shirt, which is the same one we use for our Teddy Roosevelt 'History Nerd' shirt.
Will this shirt be restocked in the near future?
Thank you for your interest. We are in the process of printing these and should have inventory updated by late Monday. Right now it appears that we are sold out of Medium, but have all the others. It's possible that the inventory for the Medium is off by one, which is why I suggest checking late Monday. I expect that we will do another print run within roughly 60 - 90 days, so if the inventory still shows sold out, enter your e-mail address in the notification box on that page and you'll receive a notice as soon as they are back in stock.
