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The 3rd Virginia Detachment Flag is a historically inspired banner associated with an irregular Union-aligned formation active during the American Civil War. The flag features a golden-yellow field charged with a central emblem depicting a bear beneath a palmetto tree, set on a green mound and overlaid with a blue scroll bearing the Latin motto “PERSEVERANDO” (“By persevering” or “Through perseverance”). In the canton, a blue rectangle charged with white stars evokes early American and militia flag traditions, visually linking the detachment to the broader Federal cause while maintaining a distinct unit identity.

Symbolically, the bear represents endurance and martial resolve, while the palmetto tree—more commonly associated with Southern iconography—suggests contested geography and the complex loyalties of border-state units such as those raised in Virginia. The motto Perseverando reflects the detachment’s self-image as a force defined by resilience amid prolonged and uncertain conflict. Although not an official national or state flag, the 3rd Virginia Detachment Flag exemplifies the personalized regimental colors and semi-heraldic designs common among Civil War volunteer units, blending classical motifs, regional symbolism, and patriotic elements into a single cohesive standard.