Men, woman and children wore these Southern patriotic rosettes during the Civil War to show support for secession. This beautiful cockade is based on 1860s original cockades. Approximately 2.5" (6 cm) across rosette. Streamers are approximately 2.5" (6 cm) long.

Secession Cockades were worn in the 1860s by anyone who sympathized with the southern cause. Civilian ladies and gentlemen, military men, children, and even horses and wagons were adorned with these patriotic symbols.

The blue cockade - "the South must be protected in her rights" - have made their appearance in large numbers on our streets. Nearly every man in town has one, and doubtless if it becomes necessary to protect our rights at the price of blood, the citizens of Magnolia will not be found wanting in the strife. Three cheers for the blue cockade.-Magnolian." - SEMI-WEEKLY MISSISSIPPIAN [JACKSON, MS], November 23, 1860