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Rebel Flag Tattoos

Last updated on November 30, 2017 By David 25 Comments

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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  1. Brittany says

    December 12, 2008 at 8:21 am

    I love the tattoos you guys show us. They are amazing

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  2. robin says

    February 18, 2009 at 10:03 am

    I like the work you do I want to know if you can help me I need A pic I want a superman with A rebel flag in side the s and around it

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  3. admin says

    February 18, 2009 at 10:09 am

    What kind of rebel flag robin?

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  4. Brit Sheffield says

    February 18, 2009 at 10:15 pm

    I really want a butterfly with a rebel flag in it for my other foot!!!!!

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  5. angle says

    March 1, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    awsome stuff

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  6. haley says

    March 23, 2009 at 6:46 pm

    i was looking for one for an in memory of some one with a rebel flag

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  7. admin says

    March 24, 2009 at 8:37 am

    Try checking http://tattoos-and-art.com/in-loving-memory-tattoos/

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  8. Lynn says

    May 2, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    I want one and everything But just don’t know ere to Get one Done At

    Reply
  9. jose says

    May 21, 2009 at 11:15 am

    i want the rebel flag tear through its sick

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  10. Virgil Johnson says

    October 13, 2009 at 5:59 pm

    Im looking for a rebel flag tat waving with a pitt bull head in the middle.

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  11. Dean says

    November 15, 2009 at 11:38 am

    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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  12. Joshua says

    December 18, 2009 at 2:15 pm

    They are pretty good!!!

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  13. brandon gressley says

    January 5, 2010 at 4:20 pm

    i like all of the tattoos they got

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  14. Anthony says

    January 12, 2010 at 9:09 am

    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.

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  15. Emily says

    March 17, 2010 at 9:08 am

    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.

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  16. brittany says

    May 4, 2010 at 10:31 am

    i am southern born and raised and i like these tattoos

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  17. savannah says

    May 6, 2010 at 10:58 am

    cool… i want one of those on my leg!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  18. savannah says

    May 6, 2010 at 10:58 am

    southern girl… and rebel @ heart

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  19. chris blankenship says

    May 12, 2010 at 7:49 am

    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

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  20. Anthony Trentman says

    June 9, 2010 at 12:53 am

    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

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  21. Meatydawg says

    September 10, 2010 at 8:53 am

    Um black a and pure southerner from the mississippi delta and umma get a rebel flag tattoo! its all about southern heritage!

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  22. JERRY says

    September 26, 2010 at 7:30 am

    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

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  23. Cody says

    November 28, 2010 at 9:57 pm

    Hey I like you tattoos I was wondering if you could draw one that’s the ultimate rebel flag tattoo

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  24. samantha says

    January 19, 2011 at 9:13 am

    i love these i got an idea of a tatto i want from these

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  25. Rich R says

    June 12, 2018 at 10:59 am

    I love these, I want to get one in memory of someone (yes I looked at your in memory ones). I want The Tasmanian devil in a Stetson with crossed Rebal and US Flags. Under it I would like Brother. Is this something you can do for a Yankee :)? No one up here will do them…

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