Cavalry Guidon Flags - Nylon - 3'x5'

The Cavalry Guidon flag was carried by some of the most prominent, famous regiments throughout history. It is also still associated with the 7th U.S. Cavalry Regiment most.

Custer was the youngest man in the history of the U.S. military to command the Michigan Brigade after graduating from West Point. Custer worked closely with General McClellan and the future General Pleasonton, both of whom recognized the qualities of a cavalry leader in the young soldier, who then promoted him to brevetted brigadier general of volunteers at the young age of 23.

Only a few days after being promoted, Custer fought at Gettysburg, then served in the Overland Campaign and Sheridan's army in the Shenandoah Valley. His division blocked the Army of Northern Virginia's final retreat, received the first flag of trust from the confederates and was present during Lee's surrender to Ulysses S. Grant.

The 7th Cavalry Unit, however, was perhaps the most famous unit associated with this historic flag and was constituted in the Regular Army on 28th of July 1866 at Fort Riley, Kansas and organized on the 21st of September 1866. Originally Andrew J. Smith, a veteran of the Mexican American War, took command of this new regiment. He only served for five months before Brevet Major General George Armstrong Custer assumed command in February 1867.

Custer led the 7th Cavalry out onto the Kansas plains and became one of the most enigmatic commanders found in U.S. history. The Cavalry Guidon flag with its stars and stripes in this shape was the last to be carried into battle.

This pivotal moment in American history is proudly commemorated in one of our best nylon flag recreations. Our Cavalry Guidon flag is lovingly reproduced to follow the exact specifications of the original with the benefits of long-lasting, sun-resistant nylon to weather sun or rain. Two striking brass grommets adorn the left-hand side to help hang your new flag with ease.

Capture the history that defines us as a country in our glorious Cavalry Guidon flag made by today's premiere USA flag company.