Flags have been not merely used in conflict but also served ceremonial functions, marking sizeable movements similar to parades

https://travismqdt216.zenbloomer.com/posts/where-to-find-quality-civil-war-flags-for-your-collection-4

Flags were not only utilized in warfare but also served ceremonial purposes, marking impressive activities akin to parades, memorials, and militia ceremonies for the time of the Civil War technology.