During the American Revolution at Fort Morris in 1778, the British tried to overtake the fort in Sunbury, GA. Col. McIntosh's response included this line: "As to surrendering the fort, receive this laconic reply: COME AND TAKE IT!". Amazingly, the British retreated only to return the next year with more troops.
It was most famously used during the Texas Revolution in 1835 at the Battle of Gonzales. The battle was over a cannon that the Mexican authorities had given the town to protect themselves from frequent Comanche raids. When the state started to revolt, the Mexican troops asked for the cannon back to which they refused. During the battle, the Texans raised a homemade white banner with an image of the cannon painted in black in the center, over the words "Come and Take It"
Complete your outfit with an embroidered trucker cap—combine it with a sports tee, slacks, and comfy shoes. It has a classic structured fit, adjustable plastic snapback, and a curved visor that matches its underbill.
• 60% cotton, 40% polyester
• 100% polyester mesh back
• Structured, 6-panel, mid-profile cap
• Pre-curved contrast stitched visor
• Underbill matches visor color
• Adjustable plastic snapback
It was most famously used during the Texas Revolution in 1835 at the Battle of Gonzales. The battle was over a cannon that the Mexican authorities had given the town to protect themselves from frequent Comanche raids. When the state started to revolt, the Mexican troops asked for the cannon back to which they refused. During the battle, the Texans raised a homemade white banner with an image of the cannon painted in black in the center, over the words "Come and Take It"
Complete your outfit with an embroidered trucker cap—combine it with a sports tee, slacks, and comfy shoes. It has a classic structured fit, adjustable plastic snapback, and a curved visor that matches its underbill.
• 60% cotton, 40% polyester
• 100% polyester mesh back
• Structured, 6-panel, mid-profile cap
• Pre-curved contrast stitched visor
• Underbill matches visor color
• Adjustable plastic snapback
Size guide
ONE SIZE | |
A (inches) | 19 ⅛-23 ¼ |
B (inches) | 4 ⅜ |
C (inches) | 2 ½ |
D (inches) | 6 ¾ |