Proud as a Bald Eagle: America's 250th Anniversary Ornament
Few symbols carry as much weight — or as many feathers — as the Bald Eagle. Chosen as the national emblem of the United States in 1782 (narrowly defeating Benjamin Franklin's famously quirky campaign for the wild turkey), the Bald Eagle has spent the last two and a half centuries presiding over seals, coins, and the hearts of patriots everywhere. This remarkable ornament pays homage to that grand tradition with a boldly sculpted, three-dimensional eagle head rendered in vivid, life-like detail, set proudly against a billowing American flag backdrop. It is, in short, as American as it gets.
Crafted to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary — marking the long and extraordinary journey from 1776 to 2026 — this ornament wears the officially licensed America250™ seal, making it a genuine piece of this historic milestone. The eagle's piercing gaze and richly painted plumage burst forward from the flag's red, white, and blue in a way that makes flat ornaments look frankly embarrassed. Whether it finds a home on your holiday tree, a commemorative garland, or a place of honor on a mantelpiece, it's the kind of piece that quietly commands the room and makes guests want to hum a few bars of something stirring.
Built from durable resin and finished with paint and mica accents for that satisfying depth of color, this ornament is as sturdy as the republic it celebrates. Lightweight enough to hang without drama and detailed enough to earn a second look, it's a little piece of American history you can take down from a box every year, hold up to the light, and feel genuinely good about. Two hundred and fifty years in the making — and worth every one of them.
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Material: Resin (95%) with paint and mica accent finish (5%); multicolor with red, white, blue, and natural eagle tones
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Design: Three-dimensional sculpted bald eagle head with flowing U.S. flag backdrop; officially licensed America250™ design
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Dimensions: 3.25" (approximately 8.26 cm) in size
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Hanging: Gold-tone hanger loop included; lightweight for easy display on trees, garlands, or hooks
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Occasion: Commemorates America's 250th anniversary, 1776–2026
