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U.S. Cavalry Regimental Headquarters Guidon (1864 Design) – American Civil War Nylon Series Reproduction Flag

A Banner Representing the Cavalry’s Command Presence

The U.S. Cavalry Regimental Headquarters Guidon (1864 Design) – American Civil War Nylon Series Reproduction Flag captures the command identity of Union cavalry regiments during the war’s final campaigns. This 3′×4′ reproduction represents the plain, no-letter guidon used by regimental headquarters to mark the commanding officer’s post. Its striking indigo-blue swallowtail field with crossed white sabers embodied authority and unity across the Union’s mounted forces.

Authentic Design and Symbolism

First introduced under General Orders No. 4 of 1862, this design replaced the earlier red-over-white guidons from the war’s early years. The crossed sabers, cutting edges upward, symbolized the cavalry’s proud martial tradition and its role as the Army’s most mobile branch.

Because this version lacked a company letter, it served exclusively for Regimental Headquarters units. Soldiers could easily identify the commander’s position amid the dust and confusion of the battlefield. As the war progressed, the design became standard throughout the Overland Campaign and remained in use during the Indian Wars.

Expertly Crafted in the United States

Each flag in the American Civil War Nylon Series is proudly made in the USA from all-weather nylon to ensure vivid color and lasting strength. A canvas heading with solid brass grommets reinforces durability for both indoor and outdoor display. Every flag is FMAA-certified, guaranteeing authentic American manufacturing through the Flag Manufacturers Association of America (FMAA). As a result, this reproduction combines historical accuracy with dependable modern construction.

Commemorate America’s Cavalry Heritage

The 1864 Regimental Headquarters Guidon represented command and discipline—the visual heart of every cavalry regiment. It flew above command tents and alongside escort units under generals like Philip Sheridan and James Wilson. Displaying this reproduction pays tribute to the officers and troopers who embodied courage and leadership from the Civil War through the frontier campaigns that followed.

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Learn More About U.S. Cavalry Guidon Regulations

For more about the evolution of these command banners, see the 1st Cavalry Regiment (United States) entry and General Orders No. 4 (1862). These references explain how the plain-blue guidon became the enduring symbol of cavalry leadership through both the Civil War and early Indian Wars.