Custer Headquarters Flag 3x5 Cotton | Historical Cavalry Guidon
3x5 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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3x5 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.
Shipping
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Delivery & Returns
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Please allow 10 days for your order to arrive. We source products from all over the world to bring you epic offers and the lowest prices. This means sometimes you have to wait a little longer to get your order but it's always worth it! |
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Returns are easy, simply contact us for a returns number and send your item to our returns centre for fast processing. We'll get you a replacement or refund in a snap! |
Why Buy From Us
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We Put Our Customers First to us. If it doesn't fit, it breaks, you've changed your mind or for no reason whatsoever simply send it back to us and we'll cheerfully refund you every cent. |
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Returns are easy, simply contact us for a returns number and send your item to our returns centre for fast processing. We'll get you a replacement or refund in a snap! |
|
|
In the unlikely event that you find your item cheaper at another online store, just let us know and we'll beat the competitor's pricing hands-down. |
|
|
We insist that you love everything you buy from us. If you're unhappy for any reason whatsoever, just let us know and we'll bend over backwards to make things right again. |
|
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Ordering from Shoptimized is 100% safe and secure so you can rest easy. Your personal details are never shared, sold or rented to anyone either. | |
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Free Shipping on orders over $69.00 to the USA |
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