Key West 'Conch Republic' Hoodie ontario Benson's design was chosen over

Benson's design was chosen over roughly 700 other submissions from schoolchildren territory-wide

The sun rising over Lake Michigan symbolizes a new day

Its initial purpose was to provide navigation

This was changed as it conflicted with the expression "The sun never sets on the British Empire

The American rugby team wore it when they won Olympic gold in 1924

Key West 'Conch Republic' Hoodie ontario Benson's design was chosen overMany of the residents of Key West were immigrants from the Bahamas, known as Conchs, who arrived in increasing numbers after 1830. Many were sons and daughters of Loyalists who fled to the nearest Crown soil during the American Revolution. In the 20th century many residents of Key West started referring to themselves as Conchs, and the term is now generally applied to all residents of Key West. This is a midweight hoodie with a slim fit. For men, we