The 5th West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry was formed from the 2nd West Virginia Volunteer Infantry January 26, 1864.  The men were from a wide area including Ohio, Wetzel, Taylor, and Ritchie counties. The 5th Cavalry then became part of the 6th West Virginia Cavalry on December 14, 1864.

Significant Battles:
- Cloyd's  Mountain, May 9, 1864
- New River Bridge, May 10, 1864
- Lynnchburg, June 17-18, 1864.

Leading Edge - 27.5   Fly - 40

The flag is constructed in the pattern of a U.S. cavalry swallowtail guidon of one layer of silk.  The blue canton measures approximately 14" by 15" and rests on the eighth (white) stripe. The canton is decorated with 35 five pointed stars that measure 1.25" point to point.  The stars are arranged in two concentric circles with 19 stars in the outer circle, 12 in the inner circle and one star in each corner. The stars are applied with a gold colored pigment.  The fly has thirteen red and white silk stripes measuring approximately 2-2.25" in width.  The flag is hand sewn throughout.

Will be displayed in the W V Independence Hall Exhibit