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- Confederate "Stars and Bars" Flag, 1861-1863 - The "Stars and Bars" was the Confederate States of America's first national flag, used from 1861-1863. But the design looked too much like the Federal "Stars and Stripes," so the Confederacy adopted a new flag in 1863. This small version of the "Stars and Bars" - handmade by a Southern woman - was sent north from Alabama by a Union soldier during the Civil War.
- 1861-1863
- Collections - Artifact
Confederate "Stars and Bars" Flag, 1861-1863
The "Stars and Bars" was the Confederate States of America's first national flag, used from 1861-1863. But the design looked too much like the Federal "Stars and Stripes," so the Confederacy adopted a new flag in 1863. This small version of the "Stars and Bars" - handmade by a Southern woman - was sent north from Alabama by a Union soldier during the Civil War.
- Confederate Artillery Uniform Button, 1861-1864 - During the Civil War, military uniform buttons might identify the branch of service, state, or rank of the wearer. This button design was used by Confederate artillery units in the South.
- 1861-1864
- Collections - Artifact
Confederate Artillery Uniform Button, 1861-1864
During the Civil War, military uniform buttons might identify the branch of service, state, or rank of the wearer. This button design was used by Confederate artillery units in the South.
- CSA General Service Uniform Button, 1861-1864 - Early in the Civil War, the South used surplus Federal eagle buttons - manufactured in the North - on its uniforms. Later, the Confederacy used buttons marked "CSA," for Confederate States of America. After fighting began, the Confederacy imported its military uniform buttons from Europe. When the Federal blockade gradually choked off this supply, a small number of Southern firms turned out versions.
- 1861-1864
- Collections - Artifact
CSA General Service Uniform Button, 1861-1864
Early in the Civil War, the South used surplus Federal eagle buttons - manufactured in the North - on its uniforms. Later, the Confederacy used buttons marked "CSA," for Confederate States of America. After fighting began, the Confederacy imported its military uniform buttons from Europe. When the Federal blockade gradually choked off this supply, a small number of Southern firms turned out versions.
- Gardner-Pattern Wooden Canteen, 1863-1865 - Wooden canteens of various designs were manufactured throughout the South during the Civil War. F. J. Gardner, a worker at the Richmond, Virginia, armory, created this version. It became the standard Confederate issue later in the war. Numerous Southern armories and contractors produced the Gardner-pattern canteen.
- 1863-1865
- Collections - Artifact
Gardner-Pattern Wooden Canteen, 1863-1865
Wooden canteens of various designs were manufactured throughout the South during the Civil War. F. J. Gardner, a worker at the Richmond, Virginia, armory, created this version. It became the standard Confederate issue later in the war. Numerous Southern armories and contractors produced the Gardner-pattern canteen.
- State of Texas Cap Button, 1861-1864 - During the Civil War, military uniform buttons might identify the branch of service, state, or rank of the wearer. This chin strap button, sewed on a uniform cap, was used by Confederate troops from Texas. Many soldiers chose to proclaim their first loyalty by wearing buttons identifying their state -- Southerners prized states' rights over a strong central government.
- 1861-1864
- Collections - Artifact
State of Texas Cap Button, 1861-1864
During the Civil War, military uniform buttons might identify the branch of service, state, or rank of the wearer. This chin strap button, sewed on a uniform cap, was used by Confederate troops from Texas. Many soldiers chose to proclaim their first loyalty by wearing buttons identifying their state -- Southerners prized states' rights over a strong central government.