21st Mississippi Infantry Flag / Barksdale’s Mississippi Brigade Flags
Size 3 x 5 feet Sewn & Embroidered Cotton
This is the battle flag of the 21st Mississippi Infantry.
Led by:
William Barksdale (August 21, 1821 – July 3, 1863) was a Confederate general in the American Civil War. He served four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1853 to 1861.
A staunch secessionist, he was mortally wounded during the Battle of Gettysburg.
The 11 stars represent Confederate States. The 21st participated in a very famous charge of Barksdale’s Mississippi Brigade.
“I am sure that it was the grandest charge that was ever seen by mortal man.”
These were the words of Union Colonel Worthen, whose men tried and failed to stand at Gettysburg against the Mississippi brigade commanded by Barksdale. The 21st Mississippi Regiment was part of that brigade. Worthen’s description of the event included the following:
“Nothing we could do seemed to confuse or halt Barksdale’s veterans. We federals had five regiments fronting Barksdale’s small brigade, and these were supported by two additional regiments stationed just behind the five… but nothing daunted Barksdale and his men. You just came on, and on, and on, and when you came in gun shot of us, the carnage you inflicted on us boys in blue would be impossible to detail… they are the bravest men I ever met or ever expect to meet.”
FLAG QUALITY AND USES
Premium Quality
Construction: Cotton Authentic
– Beautiful, full textured and striking
– Cotton weave looks, feels and moves properly
– Designs are embroidered
– Attaches easily to any flag pole
Note on the reverse (backs) of flags: It is standard traditional flag construction that images, words and other adornments on a flag are “backwards” when viewed from behind. It is not correct to sew two standard flags back-to-back in order for them to read the same from both directions.
RECOMMENDED USES:
– Re-enactment, historical drama
– Indoor displays, Museums
– Honor Guards, Color guards*
– Caskets, Memorials, Funerals
– Official Uses, diplomatic display
(NOTE: Not for outdoor or wet use. *May be too heavy for long term marching use. See Nylon flags for lighter alternatives.)
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