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American Truce Flag from Appomattox

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 At the end of the Civil War , their was decided to have a “Truce “ which happened at Appomattox, Va  Here is my replica of the simple flag that was waved,  Carried  by James Longstreet , on the end of a tree branch . Just a hand woven hand towel cut in half !  Ive taken the liberty to hem the top so a rod can be slipped through .  Ready for shipping in my Etsy shop  https://www.etsy.com/listing/725165731/truce-flag-american-civil-war?ref=listings_manager_grid T ruce flag  https://www.etsy.com/listing/725165731/truce-flag-american-civil-war?ref=listings_manager_grid

Civil War Flag of TRUCE

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I have woven the FLAG of TRUCE that was waved on the end of a stick at the end of the American Civil war . Peace and let our differences not keep us apart but unite the country . Flag of TRUCE  Just a simple dish towel cut in half and used to end the Civil War at Appomattox  Tell all that the war is over  Live in Peace  The Truce Cloth  A simple ,hand woven 100% cotton towel brought truce toThe CivilWar on April 9 1865. The Truce was ordered by General Robert E. Lee ,carried on horseback tied to the end of a branch by James Longstreet.  The remains of this’s monumental cloth are housed today in the National Museum of American History,Smithsonian Institute ,Bering Center.  This is my exact rendition of that cloth . Available in my Etsy shop    FLAG OF TRUCE