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06/14/2026
With today being flag day, I think it’s the perfect day to finally release my newest flag series! This has been several months in the making with research and design work to bring together as much as I could fit in the print spaces allowed. Links for each are in the comments below
Cantons of Freedom Apparel:
this shirt line features the series title around the gold eagle that’s on the obverse canton of the 4th USCT’s National Colors (figured that was very fitting). The back features the star arrangements of the three federal depots as well as the contractors that are featured on the poster version.
Army of the United States Federal Depot & Contract National Colors of the Civil War:
(Currently available for pre-order) This poster features 18 (3 depot and 10 contractor) authentic recreations of regimental National Colors as they appeared to the men that fought around them. Below each is the name affiliated and quick description to help you as you research your favorite units.
National Colors Stickers:
The official sticker series to go along with the poster where you can pick up each version of the flag styles AND/OR order a custom set of THREE of your favorite unit’s very own national colors. Now the custom option has some stipulations. I won’t recreate a flag unless there is some sort of surviving example or if I can find written evidence of its description. I also will only add the battle honors if the surviving flag has them or if there are written examples of what those battles honors were. As much as I would love to recreate every regimental National Color, I won’t create a false creation. I don’t think that does those men honor. All previously finished flags are available for single order in the options list.
Brigade Headquarters Flags:
These will strictly be custom order OR previously made in the option list as there are way too many to make at one time (9 minimum per corp).
This was a lot at once and if you made it this far, THANKS! This was a lot work and I truly hope you all enjoy!!
Cantons of Freedom
During the Civil War, the US National Colors seen carried by each and every Federal regiment varied greatly. This was due to the lack of exact standard regulations in regards to the canton and star arrangement on the National Colors. These are just the primary examples seen during the war from the army depots and contractors though many, many more made specially by the citizens of regimental hometowns, especially early in the war, saw field service. Stickers, posters, and apparel coming soon!
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