Gonzales

“Come and take it” is a historic slogan, first used in 480 BC in the Battle of Thermopylae as “Molon labe” by Spartan King Leonidas I as a defiant answer and last stand to the surrender demanded by the Persian Army, and later in 1778 at Fort Morris in the Province of Georgia during the American revolution, and at the Battle of Gonzales during the Texas Revolution.

In early January 1831, Green DeWitt wrote to Ramón Músquiz, the top political official of Bexar, and requested armament for defense of the colony of Gonzales.

This request was granted by delivery of a small used cannon. The small bronze cannon was received by the colony and signed for on March 10, 1831, by James Tumlinson, Jr. The swivel cannon was mounted to a blockhouse in Gonzales and later was the object of Texas pride.

At the minor skirmish known as the Battle of Gonzales the first land battle of the Texas Revolution against Mexico; a small group of Texans successfully resisted the Mexican forces who had orders from Colonel Domingo de Ugartechea to seize their cannon.

As a symbol of defiance, the Texans had fashioned a flag containing the phrase “come and take it” along with a black star and an image of the cannon that they had received four years earlier from Mexican officials.

This was the same message that was sent to the Mexican government when they told the Texans to return the cannon; lack of compliance with the initial demands led to the failed attempt by the Mexican military to forcefully take back the cannon.

Dry-Fit Jersey Mesh Polo

The entire Proud Americans Who Serve Polo line is made with high quality polyester material to ensure you have a polo shirt that will be the same size and quality after numerous washes with colors to that are unwavering in detail and resilience in color.

The Proud Americans Who Serve polo has unparalleled breathability for superior cooling. The Jersey mesh technology ensures breathable comfort all day long. This technology locks in color; keeping the designs and colors crisp-making these polos a must have fan favorite all season long.

The Proud Americans Who Serve Polos are made with flat lock stitching using 4 needles with 6 threads overlocking.

Polo Details:

165 gsm / 4.87-ounce, 100% Jersey mesh polyester (front, back, and side panels)
Moisture wicking, eco-friendly, quick dry material
Around the neck tag-free label
Flat knit collar
3-button placket with dyed-to-match black buttons
Set-in, open hem sleeves
The official Proud Americans Who Serve label inside the collar
Unisex
Packaged in individual polybags

Caring for your Proud Americans Who Serve Polo

Please adhere to these washing and drying instructions to ensure your shirt last for years to come.

• MACHINE WASH COLD
• WASH INSIDE OUT WITH LIKE COLORS
• DO NOT USE SOFTNERS
• REMOVE IMMEDIATELY
• DO NOT ALLOW TO LAY ON ITSELF WHEN WET
• DO NOT BLEACH
• COOL IRON
• DO NOT IRON DESIGN
• DO NOT DRY CLEAN
• TUMBLE DRY LOW