"Victory or Death" Revolutionary Tankard Pitcher showing the stars from Washington's HQs flag — Made in America

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Now available for advance orders Our 60 oz tankard pitcher is made in America and etched with the stars on a surviving flag used at George Washington’s headquarters. On the front, toward the bottom in smaller letters: "Victory or Death" and "December 25-26, 1776" The design is sand etched and will never wash off or fade away, so you can safely put them in the dishwasher, if you wish. Size: 60 oz. Also available: “We are one” Revolutionary Rocks glasses — Made in America 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. Conditions were brutal. In fact, two men froze to death waiting for the crossing. Two other planned crossings didn’t make it. Only Washington’s. The attack was a rout, and just in time. The war had been going very badly and for a large number of Washington’s men, their commissions would be up in a few days. “Victory or death” was the pass phrase Washington assigned to his camp in the days leading up to the crossing. Early on the 26th, it was, victory, and it couldn’t have come at a more critical time in the war. 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. Show more