In March 1861, the CSA solicited designs for a new flag to replace the previous American battle flag. Hundreds of designs were received, and on May 4th, the first national flag was adopted (there would eventually be two others). Nicknamed the “Stars and Bars,” it displayed seven stars, each representing the states that had already seceded from the Union.Find out :https://ultimateflags.com/products/confederate-first-national-flag-csa-13-stars-and-bars-flag-3-x-5-ft-standard/
This particular national flag is very rare and in excellent condition. It is a very attractive and symmetrical design. The red field represents the blood of the slaves who fought and died for the CSA, while the blue canton shows the Christian cross of Saint Andrew, patron saint of Scotland. This is the only known example of this particular version of the First National flag.
The Confederacy’s First Symbol: Unveiling the Confederate First National Flag CSA
When the CSA was formed, it consisted of seven slave states in the Deep South, whose economies depended on agriculture and a plantation system that relied heavily upon enslaved Americans of African descent. Consequently, many of its citizens viewed the Union flag as an enemy. The CSA was also aware that its soldiers might be confused with Union troops when they encountered each other on the battlefield. Having a unique and recognizable symbol of its own was deemed essential.
The CSA’s national flag was based on the British Union Flag with its three horizontal bars of red, white, and blue. Those who made the company and regimental flags for the CSA military units tended to gravitate toward their own preferences in proportion and size, with no common sizes or ratios.
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