Flag Question:

[History36]

Hello all,

I'm looking to have a flag made and was just curious to ask please (I believe it's the 1rst Division, 1rst Brigade of the 5th Corps.):

1.) What size best to order (pics attached),
2.) Would cotton material be best? I've seen nylon blends, but didn't know if that would be the most accurate or not.

Thank you for any and all replies,

 

[RedRover]

Looks like the flag of the 1st Division, Fifth Army Corps:

Poles were customarily nine feet. The original would have been 4 ft. 6 in. on the pole, and 6 ft. on the fly...

As for originals they were probably made of woolen bunting in many cases.

Tartex textiles sells some wool bunting. He has made flag kits in the past.

 

[History36]

Excellent info and thank you for sharing, it's exactly what I was looking for. The triangular shaped flag is what I believe I need - the 1rst Brigade of the 1rst Division (5th Corps.). One last question, if I may ask please, is there a particular size for the triangular flag that would be historically accurate?

Thanks again,

 

[RedRover]

Excellent info and thank you for sharing, it's exactly what I was looking for. The triangular shaped flag is what I believe I need - the 1rst Brigade of the 1rst Division (5th Corps.). One last question, if I may ask please, is there a particular size for the triangular flag that would be historically accurate?

Thanks again,

Yes. 4 ft. 9 in. on the pole, 6 feet on the fly...

Flags of the Army of the United States carried during the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865, to designate the headquarters of the different armies, army corps, divisions and brigades : United States. Army. Quartermaster's Dept : Free Download, Borrow,

Bound in textured cloth, with gilt-stamped lettering on cover, and decorative endpapers

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[History36]

Fantastic info once again - perfect Thank you for your response a taking time to help, much appreciated, !