Rebel flag tattoos have been popular for a long time now. You will find that a lot of people that have a rebel flag tattoo have it done because of their southern heritage. To most people having one of these tattoos done is the greatest way in showing pride in where they came from.

When you hear of someone talking about the rebel flag tattoo nowadays, they are more than likely referring to the square battle flag. This is the one with the blue cross and the embedded stars within the cross. This tattoo is also known as the ?southern cross? and widely recognized as the symbol of the south. This battle flag was specifically designed in this way because the ?stars and bars? are so similar to the ?stars and stripes? of the USA flag.

Other flags such as the State regimental colors were used by the Confederacy on the battlefield. The battle flag was never officially recognized by the confederate government, but is still became widely known by the public as the public as the southern cause.

These ?unofficial? rebel flag tattoos are becoming more and more popular over the years. Increasingly amounts of people are showing their southern heritage by getting one of these tattoos done. This is especially true since the Hollywood movie ?Dukes of Hazard? was released a few years ago, and had a rebel flag on the top of their car!

It is important for you to know; If you are looking at getting a permanent rebel flag tattoo, you should be aware that you can not give blood for an entire year afterwards. If this is the case, then you may want to consider an alternative to a permanent tattoo. You could always get an airbrushed tattoo ? this is the same type that is used in modern day movies. These are obviously painless, and they only last for a few days only.

Feeling artistic? You may want to consider designing your own rebel flag tattoo. This couldn't be easier with the internet at your disposal. Simply do a search on one of the major search engines (Like Yahoo or Google) and find royalty-free graphics that you can use. You can then compile your image in a graphics application such as Photoshop, then print out your image on tattoo paper and drop in to your nearest tattoo parlor!

If you are a bit clumsy when it comes to graphics, you could simply use one of the online tattoo galleries. You will find thousands of award-winning designs in a quality gallery, allowing you to simply print off any of the designs onto tattoo paper and take it with you to your tattoo parlor. All the good galleries charge a small membership fee, but considering they give you access to designs from some world-renowned tattoo artists, its well worth the small fee.