Nicola Marschall (1829-1917) was a painter and portrait artist who is often credited as the

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Nicola Marschall

Nicola Marschall (1829-1917) was a painter and portrait artist who is often credited as the designer of the Confederate Army uniform and the first National Confederate Flag, also known as the "Stars and Bars," although this claime to fame is the subject of much debate.