The flags of the Confederate States of America have a history of three successive designs during the American Civil War. The flags were known as the "Stars and Bars", used from 1861 to 1863; the "Stainless Banner", used from 1863 to 1865; and the "Blood-Stained Banner", used in 1865 shortly before the Confederacy 's dissolution.

Jan 16, 2025 · 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 states of the U.S. Deep South.

Although the Confederate States of America dissolved at the end of the American Civil War (1861–1865), its battle flag continues to be displayed as a symbol.

Nov 5, 2023 · Read on to find out more about the controversial history of the Confederate Flag and why some want it banned. Symbolism of the Confederate Flag. In a nutshell, the Confederate Flag is viewed today as a symbol of slavery, racism and of white supremacy, although in the past it was predominantly a symbol of Southern heritage.

Jun 11, 2020 · On May 1, 1863, the Confederacy adopted a flag—known colloquially as the Stainless Banner—featuring the ANV battle flag emblazoned on a white field. For the remainder of the Confederacy’s life, the soldiers’ flag was also, in effect, the national flag.

There were many variations in the flags and particularly the battle flags. This chapter will provide good background information on the CSA flags but cannot in the space provided cover all the variations, materials, colors, and times of service.

The Battle Flag (left) is the Official Flag of the Eastern Department of the Confederate States Army, while the Richard Taylor Flag (right) is the Official Flag of the Western Department of the Confederate States Army.

Jun 24, 2015 · The Confederate Battle flag known as the "Southern Cross" has 13 stars to represent the defeated Confederate States of America.