Check the listing for details. Don't Tread On Me Embroidered Shoulder Patch with Hook and Loop, 3.75"x2". Listed at 14.95 USD. Don't Tread On Me Embroidered Shoulder Patch It's a classic patch meant to celebrate the US founding. You'll love sporting this new Don't Tread on Me Patch. 3.75"x2" inch Hook and Loop US Naval Aviator Owned Business The rattlesnake was a symbol of the unity of the Thirteen Colonies at the start of the Revolutionary War, and it had a long history as a political symbol in America. Benjamin Franklin used it for his Join, or Die woodcut in 1754.[5][9] Gadsden intended his flag as a warning to Britain not to violate the liberties of its American subjects.[5] The flag has been described as the "most popular symbol of the American Revolution."[5] Its design proclaims an assertive warning of vigilance and willingness to act in defense against coercion.[10] This has led it to be associated with the ideas of individualism and liberty.[11][12][13][14][15][16] It is often used in the United States as a symbol for libertarianism, classical liberalism, and small government; for distrust or defiance against authorities and government.[17][18][19]