On this day — April 9, 1865 — General Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia. After four years of heroic struggle, the Confederacy’s premier fighting force laid down its arms, effectively bringing the War Between the States to its close in the Eastern Theater.
In the final marches and engagements leading to Appomattox, the Confederate Battle Flag — the familiar red field with the blue saltire and white stars — remained a proud and visible symbol of the Southern soldier’s devotion. Color bearers carried these flags on wooden staffs, secured not with modern grommets, but with the traditional fabric sleeve and cotton ties that allowed the banner to fly and drape naturally with the breeze and the rhythm of the march.
Honoring That Authentic History Today
Our 3×5 Heavyweight Cotton Confederate Battle Flag with Sleeves & Ties is a faithful reproduction of the exact style carried by those color bearers in 1865. Made from thick, durable cotton with real weight and classic drape, it features:
- Traditional sleeves and ties on the hoist side (period-correct mounting — no grommets)
- Vibrant red field with navy blue saltire and white stars
- Generous 3×5 ft size ideal for reenactments, living history, or private display
Special Limited Overstock Sale – Today Only Regular price $69.95 → Now just $59.95 while supplies last.
These sleeves-and-ties editions were produced in limited quantities. Once they’re gone, this exact version will not be restocked at this price.
Whether you are a serious Civil War reenactor preparing for upcoming events, a living historian, or a collector who wants a flag that truly feels like it belongs to the 1860s, this is the one that honors the memory of the men who carried the Southern Cross through the final days at Appomattox.
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Care Note for Reenactors: This is real cotton — store it dry and avoid prolonged rain or high winds to preserve it for many years of honorable use.
On this solemn anniversary, we remember the courage, sacrifice, and devotion of the soldiers who served under the Confederate Battle Flag. May their memory — and the flags they carried — never be forgotten.
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