What flag is this?

[Forged15]

BLUF: I'm not looking to start a debate on the flags of the confederacy here.

My neighbor has taken it upon himself to fly the first confederate national flag this holiday week ended. Next to it he is flying the flag pictured below. Is it even civil war related? I cannot find anything online resembling this flag. My wife's artist rendition is below since we did not get a good picture of it.

 

[major bill]

Looks to be a Cavalry Flag.

 

[AndyHall]

Looks like a C Troop, Seventh Cavalry guidon -- Indian Wars, Custer and all that. No idea if it's historically accurate, but you can buy similar online.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/291498698266?lpid=82&chn=ps

 

[major bill]

I have to agree with Andy. I had a change to go into the museum back room a few weeks ago and see some of the Custer related flags from the Civil War. They got them out of storage for us and it was a treat to see some flags not normally seen by the public.

 

[major bill]

If Andy is right this would be Thomas Custer's troop at the Little Big Horn.

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

Agreed.

This is a US Cavalry Guidon.
Example:

http://www.flagcollection.com/resou...ne_Code=resources_heart_americanmountedtroops

 

[Forged15]

Thanks gents.

Is there any significance to 4th of July?

 

[Poor Sharecropper's Son]

Agreed.

This is a US Cavalry Guidon.
Example:
View attachment 72607

http://www.flagcollection.com/resourcesstaticcontent.php?CollectionHTMLZone_Code=resources_heart_americanmountedtroops

Very interesting how many of them have the "pennant" cutout (for lack of a better term) - did that have anything to do with how well they flew in battle situations? FWIW I believe the Ohio state flag is the same or similar style.

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

I'm afraid not.

The "cut out" on cavalry guidons had nothing to do with a troop's (or company's) performance.

It was more of a cavalry fashion statement.

I'm sure those more knowledgeable than me can provide specifics on the history of these flags.

 

[AUG]

Do you know if he is a veteran? I'd guess that he served in that unit, as the 7th Cavalry is still around today.

 

[Frederick14Va]

It was the common trait and design feature of a guidon... Both Cavalry and Artillery units commonly used them..... also some Corp, and Division marker guidons....

 

[Gettysburg Echos]

View attachment 72587 BLUF: I'm not looking to start a debate on the flags of the confederacy here.

My neighbor has taken it upon himself to fly the first confederate national flag this holiday week ended. Next to it he is flying the flag pictured below. Is it even civil war related? I cannot find anything online resembling this flag. My wife's artist rendition is below since we did not get a good picture of it.

Just a guess but, I think it's supposed to signify the flag of Custer's 7th Cavalry at LBH, except the original had crossed sabers.