Confederate Battle Flag Square Rebel Flag – Double Nylon Sewn Outdoor – 32 x 32 inch

Confederate Battle Flag – Army of Northern Virginia Battle Flag (Square, 32″ x 32″)

The Real “Rebel Flag” — Know the Difference

Most people flying what they call the “Rebel Flag” are actually displaying the Confederate Jack — a common mix-up among flag enthusiasts. This flag is the genuine article: the Battle Flag of the Army of Northern Virginia, the standard actually carried by Confederate soldiers on the fields of Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and beyond.

A Brief History of the Confederate Battle Flag

The flag now popularly called the “Rebel Flag” has a specific and often misunderstood origin. The Confederate States of America (1861–1865) used several official national flags during the Civil War, but none of them were this design. The square battle flag was developed in September 1861 by General P.G.T. Beauregard and Congressman William Porcher Miles to solve a battlefield problem: the first Confederate national flag (the “Stars and Bars”) was too easily confused with the U.S. Stars and Stripes during the smoke and chaos of combat.

The resulting design — a blue Saint Andrew’s Cross (Saltire) with 13 white stars on a red field — became the battle standard of General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia, the most prominent Confederate fighting force of the war. The 13 stars represent the 13 states that either seceded or were claimed by the Confederacy.

Much like the Founding Fathers — including Thomas Jefferson and George Washington — who asserted the right of political self-determination by breaking from British rule in 1776, Confederate leaders argued the same principle of states’ rights when Southern states began seceding from the Union starting in December 1860, following the election of Abraham Lincoln.

The battle flag was later incorporated into the second and third Confederate national flags (the “Stainless Banner” of 1863 and the “Blood-Stained Banner” of 1865), cementing its iconic status in American history.

Military Quality Construction — Double Ply Nylon Embroidered (2-Ply)

This flag is built to the same standard as flags flown at military installations and official memorials — not a cheap printed imitation.

• Double-ply nylon — the highest-rated construction in flag manufacturing
• Embroidered on both sides — designs are stitched through, not printed, for superior visual impact from any angle
• Twice the thickness and durability of single-ply flags
• Bright embroidered thread adds texture, weight, and a premium look and feel
• Waterproof, tear-resistant, and fray-resistant material built for outdoor use
• Double and quad-stitched edges on all sides for long-lasting integrity
• Reinforced grommet holes with metal rings for secure, rust-resistant attachment
• Fits any standard flagpole or display mount

Recommended Uses

• Historical reenactments and Civil War encampments
• Outdoor permanent display — built for all-weather conditions (except extreme high winds)
• Indoor honor displays and historical memorials
• Museum and educational exhibits
• Collectors of American Civil War and military history artifacts
• Ships, wilderness outposts, and heavy-weather environments

Size

32 inches × 32 inches (Square) — the authentic proportions of the original Army of Northern Virginia battle standard.