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The official flag of the Confederacy was a blue square in the upper left corner with a variance of 7 to 13 stars in a circle, two thick red stripes top and bottom and an equally thick white stripe in the middle of the two. It is often refereed to as the "stars and bars". The confederate battle flag was the same design as the confederate navy jack as seen in some other variants of the confederate flag, but elongated to form a rectangular shape. the battle flag is the most widely known confederate flag.

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The Confederate Battle Flag (the Starry Cross) is, as the name suggests, a military banner. During its four-year existence, the Confederacy had three "National" flags, usually referred to simply as first, second, and third National. These national flags were for the purpose of representing the Confederate civilian government. The second and third National flags incorporated the Battle flag design in the upper left corner.

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What is the confederate battle cross?

This is the battle flag of the Confederate armies. It a blue diagonal cross (St. Andrews cross) with 13 white stars set in the bars. The cross is set on a red field. It was first introduced to eliminate confusion between US flags and Confederate flags. It is also often incorrectly referred to as "The Stars and Bars", which was the name of the Confederate National Flag.


Why was the Southern's flag so important?

The flag was important during the war because it was a symbol of the new country; the Confederate States of America. However, do you mean why is it so popular today?? Most people are familiar with the Confederate Battle Flag. The battle flag, which is different than the Confederate National Flag, was the one carried in battle. Today it is known as the Rebel Flag. This flag has become a symbol of rebelliousness in many forms and many people display it to show they are different. It is used by the KKK and racists. It is still displayed by Southerners who like to show their pride in their country background.


When did someone change the confederate flag to the US flag like the 'stars and bars'?

When the Confederate States was formed, a committee was formed and a design was chosen which featured seven stars in a blue union with three bars--two of red between a white one. This was known as the Stars and Bars. In the heat and dust of battle, the Stars and Bars looked too much like the Union's Stars and Stripes and the Confederate Congress adopted a new flag with a union featuring the square battle flag of the Army of northern Virginia and a white field. This white field looked too much like a flag of surrender so a new flag was designed which added a red bar to the white field.


When was the Georgia flag adopted?

The current Georgia flag was adopted on 8 May 2003. It is the sixth flag to fly over that state. The longest flag in use featured the Confederate Battle flag whose symbolism was the subject of much controversy.


What is the history behind the confedarate flag?

The flag identified in modern times as the Confederate flag was never actually used as a national flag. It was used as a Confederate Navy Jack from 1863 to 1865. It was, however, used as a battle flag by the Armies of Tennessee and Northern Virginia. It is often erroneously referred to as the Stars and Bars. It gained modern popularity during World War II.

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What is the confederate battle cross?

This is the battle flag of the Confederate armies. It a blue diagonal cross (St. Andrews cross) with 13 white stars set in the bars. The cross is set on a red field. It was first introduced to eliminate confusion between US flags and Confederate flags. It is also often incorrectly referred to as "The Stars and Bars", which was the name of the Confederate National Flag.


Is the general lee cars confederate flag bad?

If you mean the Confederate Battle flag, no. It is a symbol of southern heritage, not meant to be construed as believing in slavery.


What is another name for Alabama's flag?

The Alabama state flag has a Crimson cross on a white field. It is also called the confederate battle flag.


Who wrote the poem The Battle Flag at Shenandoah?

"The Battle Flag at Shenandoah" was written by Herman Melville. In the poem, Melville reflects on the significance of the Confederate battle flag at Shenandoah.


Why was the Southern's flag so important?

The flag was important during the war because it was a symbol of the new country; the Confederate States of America. However, do you mean why is it so popular today?? Most people are familiar with the Confederate Battle Flag. The battle flag, which is different than the Confederate National Flag, was the one carried in battle. Today it is known as the Rebel Flag. This flag has become a symbol of rebelliousness in many forms and many people display it to show they are different. It is used by the KKK and racists. It is still displayed by Southerners who like to show their pride in their country background.


When was the confederate flag used?

The Confederates had more then one flag but the one flag that comes to mind today is the stars and bars flag. The one found on the Dukes of Hazzard Car The General Lee. Was first used during battle's, making it there battle flag. Flaging high into the battle feild.