Hundreds of proposed national flag designs were submitted to the Confederate Congress during competitions to find a first (February–May 1861) and second (April 1862; April 1863) national flag.

Inspired by public support for a design similar to the U.S. Stars and Stripes, the Stars and Bars featured a blue canton with white stars representing each Confederate state, and three …

Flag of the Confederate States of America, banner consisting of seven white stars on a blue canton with a field of alternating red and white stripes. The stars represent the seven seceded …

This article is about historical uses of flags associated with the Confederate States of America. For modern uses, see Modern display of the Confederate flag.

Each of the eight stars represented a Confederate state in March 1861 when the flag was adopted. The similarity of the design of the Confederate flag and the Union “Stars and Stripes” …

The Confederate Battle Flag is based on the National Flag of Scotland. The original Battle Flag had twelve stars, one for each of the states then in the Confederacy, and one for Missouri, …

The history of the Confederate flag is complex and controversial, with three major design changes reflecting political and social changes within the Confederacy.

Jan 28, 2025 · Delve into the history, symbolism, and controversy of the Confederate States of America flags. Discover their place in Civil War history and beyond.

Here you can read about the numerous flags of the government and armed forces of the Confederate States of America, and view many images of those flags. The site is fed with …

Modern display of the Confederate battle flag Left: Square variation, based on the battle flag of the Army of Northern Virginia. It is featured on the Confederate national flags, as well as the …