Confederate Flag for Sale 2025 – Where to Buy Real Confederate Flags

Last month a customer sent me a picture of his brand-new Confederate flag for sale that he’d bought off some auction site—after one thunderstorm the colors had run so bad the blue saltire looked purple and the stars were pink. I’ve seen it a hundred times: cheap printed polyester that can’t handle real weather. A proper Confederate flag for sale oughta stay bright and bold for years, not fade before the first frost. That’s why today I’m walkin’ y’all through everything you need to know before buyin’ a Confederate flag—history, materials, sizes, display rules, and care—so you get one that honors the past the right way.

History & Meaning of the Confederate Flag for Sale

The flag most folks call the “Confederate flag” or “Rebel flag” is officially the Battle Flag of the Army of Northern Virginia. Designed by General P.G.T. Beauregard and adopted November 1861, it was square, red field with a blue saltire bordered white and thirteen white stars—one for each state in the Confederacy, including Kentucky and Missouri. First issued by General Joseph E. Johnston in spring 1862, it flew over every major ANV battle from Seven Pines to Appomattox in April 1865.

It was never the national flag of the Confederacy (that was the Stars and Bars, then Stainless Banner, then Blood-Stained Banner), but it became the most recognized because it was the battle flag soldiers actually carried. Today a quality Confederate flag for sale uses those exact 1861 proportions and heavy-duty construction so it looks right whether it’s on a pole or a wall. Full timeline and sources here: Confederate Battle Flag History.

Practical Tips: Materials, Sizes & What to Look For

Here’s the checklist I use on every Confederate flag for sale in the shop:

• Material: Outdoor = 100% nylon with embroidered stars and sewn stripes (not printed). Indoor/ceremonial = cotton with embroidered appliqué stars.
• Heading & Grommets: Canvas header and solid brass grommets—plastic tears out quick.
• Stitching: Double-stitched fly end with four rows minimum—prevents fraying in wind.
• Stars: Embroidered and fully backed so they don’t blow out.
• Common sizes: 3x5 ft (most popular for home poles), 4x6 ft, 5x8 ft for larger displays.

Quick size guide: 3x5 fits standard 20–25 ft residential poles, 5x8 needs a 30+ ft pole to look proportional. Detailed recommendations in Rebel Flag Size Guide.

Common Mistakes When Buying a Confederate Flag for Sale

1. Buying printed polyester—colors fade in months under UV.
2. Getting the wrong size for your pole—looks tiny or drags the ground.
3. Flying upside down (stars in upper left when hanging vertical)—here’s the fix: hoist goes top left when displayed flat.
4. Leaving it up 24/7 without a light—U.S. Flag Code says illuminate at night or take it down.

Avoid those and your Confederate flag will stay proud for years. More on spotting junk in Cheap vs Quality Rebel Flags.

Confederate Flag Materials Comparison Table

Washing and storage tips in Rebel Flag Care Guide.

How to Display Your Confederate Flag Properly

Never let it touch the ground. Fly it below the U.S. flag on the same pole if both are displayed. At half-staff only when the U.S. flag is. Illuminate at night or take it down. Fold it triangle-style for storage—start with the stars corner and keep rolling tight. Step-by-step folding instructions here: How to Fold a Confederate Flag.

When you’re ready for a Confederate flag for sale that’s built with embroidered stars, brass grommets, and the correct 1861 pattern—ready to fly proud in any weather—head over to our full Confederate battle flag collection right here. 3x5 is always in stock, larger sizes ship fast, and every one honors the history the way it deserves.