Battle Flag Collection

Battle of Chancellorsville, 1863
General Stonewall Jackson leading the Confederates at Chancellorsville, 1863. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

EVCW2A-00080
Confederate charge up Little Round Top, held by the 20th Maine Regiment, Battle of Gettysburg, 1863. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th century illustration

Battle of the Wilderness, Civil War, 1864
Confederates capturing Union breastworks during the Battle of the Wilderness in Virginia, 1864. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

EVCW2A-00027
Confederate Louisiana brigade throwing stones at advancing Federal Army of the Potomac at the second Battle of Bull Run 1862, US Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Confederates holding ground in a Civil War battle
Confederate soldiers on the line of battle with fate against them. Hand-colored engraving from a painting by Gilbert Gaul

Civil War cavalry skirmish
Cavalry duel during a Civil War battle. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

EVCW2A-00036
Picketts Charge reaching the Union center at the Battle of Gettysburg, American Civil War. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th century illustration

A battle flag, the Union Jack is held by a horseman on top of a mound in a London News illustration
Illustrated London News record of Transvall War 1899-1900. The achievements of the home and colonial forces in the great conflict with the Boer Republics. Spencer Wilkinson record. Sons of the Blood

Link from a Coin Belt: Emperor with vexillum and crowning Victory, 379-395. Creator: Numismatic, Ancient Coins
Link from a Coin Belt: Emperor with vexillum and crowning Victory, 379-395. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Sheet 1: Soldiers carrying banners, from The Triumph of Julius Caesar, 1599. Creator: Andreani, Andrea (c)
Sheet 1: Soldiers carrying banners, from The Triumph of Julius Caesar, 1599. Private Collection

Sheet 2: A triumphal chariot, from The Triumph of Julius Caesar, 1599. Creator: Andreani, Andrea (c. 1540-after 1610)
Sheet 2: A triumphal chariot, from The Triumph of Julius Caesar, 1599. Private Collection

Sheet 7: Procession, from The Triumph of Julius Caesar, 1599. Creator: Andreani, Andrea (c. 1540-after 1610)
Sheet 7: Procession, from The Triumph of Julius Caesar, 1599. Private Collection

Sheet 8: procession of Musicians and others holding standards, from The Triumph of... 1599
Sheet 8: procession of Musicians and others holding standards, from The Triumph of Julius Caesar, 1599. Private Collection

Triumph of the Emperor, End of 16th cen.. Creator: Stradanus (Straet, van der), Johannes (1523-1605)
Triumph of the Emperor, End of 16th century. Private Collection

The Pro-Boer Meeting at the Queens Hall on 19 June (engraving)
1593835 The Pro-Boer Meeting at the Queens Hall on 19 June (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pro-Boer Meeting at the Queens Hall on 19 June)

Confederate advance at the Battle of Chancellorsville
Confederates capturing a Union position at Chancellorsville, 1863. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Reenactment of a Confederate encampment, Shiloh battlefield
Confederate camp reenactment, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

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"Unfurling History: The Battle Flag that Echoes Through Time" Step back into the pages of history as we delve into the significance of the battle flag. From the blood-soaked fields of Chancellorsville in 1863 to the fierce clashes at Wilderness during the Civil War in 1864, these iconic symbols bore witness to some of America's most pivotal moments. EVCW2A-00080 and EVCW2A-00027 capture vivid snapshots from those tumultuous battles, where Confederate forces valiantly held their ground against Union troops. In one image, a horseman proudly waves the Union Jack atop a mound – an emblematic representation captured by London News illustrators. Not limited to American soil, this enduring symbol also found its place across continents. At Queen's Hall on June 19th, amidst fervent pro-Boer sentiments, an engraving immortalizes a moment when passions ran high under its watchful gaze. The Confederate battle flag stands as a testament to Southern resilience and determination. Its presence spurred on advances like those witnessed at Chancellorsville while evoking memories of cavalry skirmishes (EVCW2A-00036) and reenactments on Shiloh battlefield. Beyond mere fabric and design, these flags embody stories etched in time – tales of bravery and sacrifice that continue to resonate today. They serve as reminders of our shared past and provoke contemplation about how far we have come since those turbulent days. As we reflect upon history's tapestry woven with triumphs and tragedies alike, let us honor those who fought beneath these banners. For within each fold lies not only heritage but also lessons learned – reminding us that unity can emerge even from division if we strive for understanding rather than perpetuating conflict.