Netherlands - Great Since 1581 Cap

In 1581 the Dutch wrote a formal letter explaining that their king was fired. It is called the Act of Abjuration and it is exactly as dry as it sounds. They then went on to run half the world's shipping. Never underestimate paperwork.

THE RECORD: 1581 · Act of Abjuration (Plakkaat van Verlatinghe) · Historians argue. Best story wins.

Flat embroidery · Heavyweight 6-panel · SINCE mark on the back · Embroidered to order.