Description

3rd Maryland Light Artillery (Ritter’s Battery) – American Civil War Nylon Series Reproduction Flag

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A Banner Honoring Maryland’s Confederate Artillerymen

The 3rd Maryland Light Artillery (Ritter’s Battery) – American Civil War Nylon Series Reproduction Flag commemorates a unit of Maryland volunteers who fought in the Confederate Army of Tennessee. Organized in late 1862 and commanded by Captain William F. Ritter, these artillerymen left their border-state homes to join the Southern cause. They served bravely at Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, and through the later Georgia and Alabama campaigns. This reproduction preserves the field flag they carried as a proud symbol of their service far from home.

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Authentic Design and Symbolism

This flag follows the classic Confederate battle flag pattern with a blue St. Andrew’s Cross edged in white on a red field, displaying thirteen white stars for the Confederate states and territories. Along the blue bars appear white inscriptions that identify the unit and commemorate its major engagements—names such as Winchester, Fisher’s Hill, Cedar Creek, and New Market mark the battery’s history across the Shenandoah and Tennessee theaters.

The design reflects the late-war practice of adding battle honors to regimental or artillery flags. It captures the pride and resilience of Maryland’s Confederate gunners who continued fighting under the Southern Cross until war’s end.

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Proudly Made in the USA

Each flag is FMAA-certified, confirming genuine American workmanship — Flag Manufacturers Association of America (FMAA). Constructed from all-weather nylon, it maintains bright color and resists fading. A sturdy canvas heading and solid brass grommets provide lasting strength for both indoor and outdoor display.

Sized at 3′×4′, this reproduction mirrors the smaller dimensions typical of artillery guidons used in the field, balancing historical accuracy with durable construction for collectors, educators, and museums.

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Commemorate the 3rd Maryland Light Artillery

Displaying the 3rd Maryland Light Artillery (Ritter’s Battery) Flag honors the courage of Maryland’s Confederate artillerymen who served in distant campaigns. Moreover, it reminds viewers of the unique loyalty divide that shaped Maryland’s Civil War experience. This faithful reproduction brings their legacy to life, preserving the story of determination and duty amid national conflict.

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Learn More About the 3rd Maryland Light Artillery

To read further about the men of Ritter’s Battery and their campaigns in the Western Theater, consult the 3rd Maryland Light Artillery – Wikipedia page. It provides additional context about the unit’s organization, leadership, and role within the Army of Tennessee.