Rebel flag tattoos, also known as Confederate flag tattoos or Southern Cross tattoos, are often viewed in two very different lights. Even today southerners view the rebel flag with a mixture of pride and shame. On the one hand, rebel flag tattoos are considered a symbol of pride and states’ rights. Many people who get these tattoos view them in that respect, much the same way that the American flag is a symbol of pride and independence.
However, because of the severe issues that surrounded the use of the rebel flag — namely, the Civil War and battles over slavery — many people view rebel flag tattoos as a sign of racism and hate. For that reason, someone considering getting a rebel flag tattoo in a visible place should bear in mind that the rebel flag is closely associated with the death of hundreds of thousands of Americans and the enslavement of an entire race. Of course, depending on the presentation of the tattoo and any other designs and symbols around it, it is possible to depict the rebel flag in a more positive light.
Originally, the design for the rebel flag comes from the Crux Australis, which is a constellation that’s only visible in the southern hemisphere. It’s depicted in many nations’ coats of arms and because of its location in the sky is a long-standing symbol of southern pride.
Typically, rebel flag tattoos are simplistic in design, but many of them can be embellished a great deal. Common patterns include a skull and crossbones over top the flag, or the word ‘rebel’ near the flag. A more patriotic rebel flag tattoo has a bald eagle flying either across the flag or over the top of it. On the other hand, more racist-geared rebel tattoos have the words ‘southern justice’ on them and feature a noose.
Rebel flag tattoos are popular among bikers in particular, so the design of the tattoo may include a motorcycle as well. Another common design is flames surrounding the tattoo to illustrate the ‘fire’ of southern pride. Also, some people also get their names or the names of their loved ones tattooed across the rebel flag.
Overall, there are many different ways to depict the rebel flag, so that makes rebel flag tattoos as diverse as the people that get them.
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I really want a butterfly with a rebel flag in it for my other foot!!!!!
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I want one and everything But just don’t know ere to Get one Done At
i want the rebel flag tear through its sick
Im looking for a rebel flag tat waving with a pitt bull head in the middle.
I was wondering if you guys could do a sketch for me? I want the confederate flag with 2 revolvers like pointing up kinda. with a banner either like on the bottom or both top and bottom. saying like rebel pride for the bottom or keep it flying something like that.
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I am from Nashville TN and I am country through and through. I WANT A REBEL FLAG TATTOO!!!!!
SOUTHERN PRIDE.
IF THIS FALG OFFEND’S YOU, YOU NEED A HISTORY LESSON.
Hey, I’m looking for a rebel tattoo that has the flag, a red nose pit bull in the center, that has a rebel rose right behind it as a background kinda, also i want it to have my name “emily” on the bottom and on the top “rebel girl”. i drew my name and how i want it cause i kinda draw grafitti art.
i am southern born and raised and i like these tattoos
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southern girl… and rebel @ heart
hey yall these tattoos are so cool i mite just come to yall for my next tat hey if u can will you make one thats a number 3 like dale Earnhardt and in it theres a rebel flag and above it, it says in loving memory of i got the drawin of it that i drew about a month ago if your interested you can contact me at 865 253 3025 just ask for chris thatnks c ya
I’m from south Texas. i have a tattoo with the flag in it on my back. these tats are nice im im thinkin bout getting a couple more with the flag in them. im a redneck and we fly the flags wherever we go. gotta keep em flyin.
Thanks,
SOUTHERN REDNECK
Um black a and pure southerner from the mississippi delta and umma get a rebel flag tattoo! its all about southern heritage!
IM FROM THE SOUTH, I GOT A GEORGIA BULLDOG FACE WITH A REBEL FLAG RAISED ABOVE HIM. TODAY IM GOING OVER TO A BUDDYS HOUSE TO GET A GRIM REAPER WITH THE REBEL FLAG GOWN ON INSTEAD OF THE BLACK GOWN. REBEL FLAGS ARE THE BEST. AND YES I LOVE PITTBULLS TOO BUT NOT CAUSE THERE MEAN BUT CAUSE THERE THE MOST LOYAL DOGS IN THE WORLD. ATLEAST MINE IS. HES NOT EVEN A GUARD DOG HES A BIG BABY AND A SISSY. AND HES 80LBS AND LOOKS LIKE A BEAST. I JUST DONT LIKE THE BREED TO GET A BAD RAP
Hey I like you tattoos I was wondering if you could draw one that’s the ultimate rebel flag tattoo
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