Flag of the Army of the West
| Van Dorn flag | |
| Use | War flag |
|---|---|
| Adopted | March 4, 1862 |
| Relinquished | September 28, 1862 |
| Design | A rectangular field of red depicting a white crescent moon and 13 white stars; and trimmed with gold cord. |
| Designed by | Maj. Gen. Earl Van Dorn |
The flag of the Army of the West, often referred to as the Van Dorn flag, was the flag of the Army of the West in 1862. The army was composed of Confederate troops from Arkansas and Missouri.