British Red Ensign or "Colonial Red Ensign"

The best known of the British Maritime flags, or Ensigns,

which were formed by placing the Union flag in the canton

of another flag having a field of white, blue or red. This flag

is also known as the Meteor flag, and was widely used on

ships during the Colonial period. This was the first National

flag of the United States.

Bedford Flag

This flag was present at the battle of Concord in April 19,

1775. It was carried by Nathaniel Page, a Bedford

Minuteman. The Latin inscription "Vince Aut Morire" means

"Conquer or Die". The arm emerging from the clouds

represents the arm of God. The original can be seen at the

Bedford Town Library.