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SOUTHERN CROSS BATTLE FLAG

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SOUTHERN CROSS BATTLE FLAG

Price range: $37.00 through $67.00

A Bold Southern Design. Built to Fly Proud.

The Southern Cross Battle Flag features the traditional red field, blue diagonal cross, and white stars. A recognizable historical design with bold colors and a commanding appearance.

At THE SURF FISHING GUY, we believe a flag should be built for more than hanging on a wall. Our custom-made flags are designed with quality materials, reinforced construction, and attention to detail.

ABOUT OUR MADE-TO-ORDER FLAGS

Our flags are made to order, not mass-produced inventory sitting on a shelf. Orders are generally submitted for production within 3 days. Please allow approximately 3½ weeks for delivery. Each flag is prepared with attention to quality and craftsmanship.

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During the American Civil War (1861–65), the Confederate States of America began to use its first flag, the Stars and Bars, on March 5, 1861. After the First Battle of Bull Run, when similarity between the Stars and Bars and the Union Stars and Stripes made it difficult for troops to distinguish friend from foe, Confederate commanders petitioned for a new flag.

In November 1861 the first Confederate Battle Flags were issued. Although variations of the Battle Flag pattern were numerous and widespread, the most common design, known as the “Southern Cross,” featured a blue saltire (diagonal cross), trimmed with white, with 13 white stars—representing the 11 states of the Confederacy plus Missouri and Kentucky—on a field of red.

The Battle Flag was square, rather than rectangular, and its dimensions varied depending on branch of service, ranging from 48 inches (120 cm) across for the infantry to 30 inches (76 cm) across for cavalry.

Size	12×18 in, 16×24 in Double-Sided Flag, 16×24 in Double-Sided Pennant, 2×2 ft Double-Sided, 2×3 ft Single-Sided, 2×3 ft Double-Sided, 3×5 ft Single-Sided