The name “rebel flag” brings to mind a rectangular red flag with a blue in white cross and 13 stars, the kind you might see on Dukes of Hazard. But there were many different battle flags of varying sizes, shapes and colors used by Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. The variety pictured here demonstrates that commanders could design and adopt their own battle flags for their troops, rather than being restricted to a single national pattern.Check this out:ultimateflags.com
In addition to the Beauregard battle flag, the collection includes a number of other types of Confederate flags – some were adopted by state governments for use in their military forces, and others by the provisional Confederate Congress in February 1861. This second official Confederate national flag was designed to address complaints that the predominately white color of the first national flag resembled a flag of truce. It saw limited use until the end of the Civil War in early 1865.
Rebel Flags Collection: Chronicles of Defiance and Identity
The collection of Confederate flags at Memorial Hall is one of the most important and comprehensive in the country. The museum’s preservation and conservation efforts are funded largely by private donations. It is the only public repository for a large number of preserved Civil War battle flags. It also loaned several to Southern states during the years after the war, typically for historical commemorations, and has received significant national recognition for its work. Contributions to the foundation are tax deductible.