South Carolina Secession Flag - Historical Civil War Era Symbol #3303561 (License: Personal Use)

This flag, adopted by South Carolina upon secession in December 1860 and used through early 1861, merges the state’s historic palmetto and crescent from its 1861 state flag with a blue saltire (diagonal cross) bearing 13 white stars-symbolizing the original Confederate states. The design reflects both state identity and alignment with the Confederacy before the adoption of the official Confederate battle flag.

Used in historical articles, museum exhibits, and educational resources about the American Civil War, secession, and Southern symbolism; targets users researching U.S. history, vexillology, or antebellum politics.