Need FLAG help! 4th cavalry...

Ark · #1 03/02/08, 03:12 PM

Do we have any history/US ARMY experts here that can help me figure out the proper dimensions to make a flag?

I need to make one for my father in law - he does reenactments, and he needs it to have a "4" above an "F".

The flag has to be swallowtailed, red on the top, white on the bottom.

I cant find any info on the necessary dimensions! It would be cool to see an actual picture of one so that I will know what exact shape to make the 4 and the F.

Thanks,
ARK

Ravenlost · #2 03/02/08, 04:54 PM

Civil War Reenactments? 4th Cavalry from what State?

You might find some help here: http://history-sites.com/mb/cw/cwflags/

oldmanriver · #3 03/02/08, 05:43 PM

A standard flag called a storm flag is 5 feet by 9 and one half feet Double the size and you have what is know as a troop flag double it again and you have a garrison flag . These are sizes for THe US flags . Wow can't believe I remembered that for over 30 years LOL.

Ark · #4 03/02/08, 08:21 PM

Thanks for the link!

4th cavalry, TEXAS.

Whenever they were stationed at Fort Mason, TX.

THANKS!

Ravenlost · #5 03/02/08, 09:07 PM

More links:

http://www.currensnet.com/pagemill/4thtexhi.htm

"They used various flags in the campaign such as the Texas FLag, the First National and also used swallow tail guideons that consisted of a white star on a red field."

This link gives measurements:

http://www.confederateflags.org/army/FOTC2dary.htm