Everything You Need to Know About Rebel Flag Tattoos
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The Rebel Flag tattoo, or Southern Cross as it is sometimes called, is a very popular tattoo design. People have been getting Rebel Flag tattoos for a long time now to show off their Southern pride. If you’re from the South and want to show off your heritage, getting a Confederate Flag tattooed on you is one good way to do just that. There are many different design possibilities for you to choose from, and the internet is filled with ideas for rebel art.
The most common design is that of the battle flag. The battle flag contains the blue X with white stars within it. It’s often referred to as The flag of the Confederacy. Its design is the inspiration for a lot of tattoo art today. Despite the fact that the battle flag never became accepted officially by the Confederate government, it’s still the most recognized symbol of the ‘Southern cause.’ The original rebel flags were flown in all the Confederate states during the Civil War. There were a couple of different designs during those years, but they are not as famous today as the battle flag.
Despite the fact that many people enjoy showing off their Southern heritage with the Rebel Flag, it is considered to be offensive in some cases. In fact, most southern states don’t even fly it anymore out of concern that it could be tied to racism and slavery. Still, it is a popular symbol nonetheless, and many Southerners like to incorporate it in their tattoo designs.
If you do not feel that the Rebel Flag is offensive and want to get it as a tattoo, you will find that the possibilities are endless. The flag can be embellished with additional symbols that are meaningful to you. Or, if you want to get the flag itself displayed on you in a simple design, you can do that. Many people choose to include flames to represent their fiery or passionate Southern personality. A lot of bikers get Rebel Flag tattoos with eagles or skulls. Getting an eagle along with you Rebel Flag tattoo will show that you’re proud of being both, a Southerner and an American.
Make sure that a Rebel Flag tattoo is something you truly want. Remember, it will be on you for the rest of your life. You may want to consider getting it on an area of your body that you can cover up if you need to, such as your upper arm or back. That way, you won’t have to ever worry about offending anyone. Even if you don’t care now, you might someday. This is the type of tattoo that requires common sense.
So, get started with looking at Rebel Flag tattoos online right now for some ideas! Print out the ones you like and take them to your artist. A good tattoo artist probably has a lot of ideas and pictures for you to go through as well. Whether you want an image of the flag itself tattooed on you or you want to mix it up with other images, make sure it is something you truly want. Good luck!
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