Wade's Hand-Braided American Flag Bracelet
Wade's Hand-Braided American Flag Bracelet
Solid untreated cedar — naturally weather-resistant, no varnish, no chemicals
Copper roof — keeps the rain out and ages into a beautiful patina
Mixed tunnel sizes — welcomes mason bees, mining bees and many other wild species
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Wade's Hand-Braided American Flag Bracelet
Wade’s Hand-Braided Flag Bracelet
Braided by hand by Wade Hollis, 74 — a U.S. Marine veteran releasing his final 200 pieces before arthritis ends the braid for good.
“That flag draped a nineteen-year-old kid who never got to be twenty-five. I’m not going to let it become a sticker on the back of a truck.”
The Three-Strand Braid
Not glued, not stamped — woven. Each strand pulled tight by hand so the leather flexes with your wrist for years instead of cracking in a season.
The Flush-Seated Flag
Set with a press Wade built himself, so no corner ever lifts. The sealed enamel stripes don’t peel and don’t fade the way printed flags do.
The Weighted Bead Anchor
Wood and steel beads aren’t decoration. They balance the braid so the flag sits square and centered, never rolling to the side.
The One-Wrist Adjustable Fit
The closure adjusts to a lean wrist or a working forearm alike. One size, and it settles right where you set it — no sizing charts.
Made by a Marine, by Hand
Every bracelet braided at one bench in Tennessee since 1984. Not a factory line — a veteran’s hands, one morning at a time.
One of the Final 200
When Wade’s leather runs out, the braiding stops for good. There is no restock coming — these are the last he’ll ever make.
“A glued or stamped bracelet fails at the joint — that’s always the first thing to go. A hand-braided one has no single weak point; the weave shares the load across every strand. Done right, it outlives the person who bought it. You can feel the difference the second you put it on.”
- Hand-braided, not glued — flexes with your wrist, won’t crack apart at a seam.
- Enamel flag that holds — sealed stripes won’t peel or fade in the sun.
- Fits any wrist — adjustable closure, no sizing guesswork.
- Breaks in, never down — the leather only turns softer and darker with wear.
- American-made by a veteran — one of Wade’s final 200 pieces.
30-Day Peace of Mind
Wear it, gift it, live with it for a month. If it isn’t right, send an email and send it back — no risk, no hassle. We only want these on the wrists they belong on.
| Material | Hand-braided leather cord |
|---|---|
| Flag Plate | Enameled stainless steel, flush-seated |
| Beads | Natural wood & polished steel |
| Closure | Adjustable — one size fits most |
| Fit Range | Approx. 7–9 in / 18–23 cm wrist |
| Color | Black leather, red-white-blue enamel flag |
| Maker | Wade Hollis, USMC (ret.) — Maryville, Tennessee |
| Care | Wipe clean, keep dry, let it break in |
| Made | By hand in the USA since 1984 |
| Availability | Final 200 pieces — no restock |
