3×5 Custer Headquarters Cotton Flag – Iconic Crossed Sabers Cavalry Design
The personal battle flag of General George Armstrong Custer, the most famous U.S. Cavalry Officer in American history. This flag was handmade by his wife Elizabeth “Libbie” Custer during the final days of the Civil War and delivered to him on the battlefield. It was unfurled at the Battle of Dinwiddie Court House on March 31, 1865, and carried by Custer the next day as he leaped his horse over Pickett’s breastworks. Custer kept this iconic red-over-blue crossed sabers design with him throughout his career — one version was present at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. The original survives today.
Modern & Post-Civil War Cavalry Heritage
The classic red-over-blue crossed sabers remains the iconic “cavalry heritage” flag used today by modern military units and enthusiasts. It is proudly displayed by:
- Armored Cavalry Regiments including the 3rd ACR / 3rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st ACR, 2nd ACR and others
- National Guard cavalry squadrons
- Veteran groups and modern military reenactors
While official Army guidons are now scarlet over white (per AR 840-10), the historic crossed sabers design continues as the preferred heritage flag for unit dayrooms, headquarters displays, memorials, and events honoring cavalry tradition.
Premium Quality & Construction
• Size: 3 ft x 5 ft
• Material: 100% premium cotton
• Design: Fully embroidered crossed sabers (not printed)
• Authentic weight and texture that looks, feels, and moves properly
• Traditional reverse-side construction (images read backwards from behind – correct for historical flags)
Recommended Uses:
• Civil War & 7th Cavalry reenactment
• Modern 3rd ACR / Armored Cavalry heritage displays
• Indoor museums, headquarters offices & man caves
• Honor guards, color guards & veteran events
• Memorials, caskets & funerals
Note: Not recommended for outdoor or wet conditions. For marching or long-term outdoor use, see our nylon Custer flag options.
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