The Confederate Battle Flag is usually flown with the points of the stars pointed upward when outstretched.

I'm almost certain that this is not the proper orientation of the flag as intended, as the stars should be angled with the stars pointed downward (when outstretched). I cannot find a reference at the moment, though I have read this in the past.

In this orientation two points of the stars would be in line with the x, and the stars would point upward when the flag is at rest on the flag pole (pointing down when outstretched).

Flipping a modern version of the CBF upside down ( or right side up) displays both methods.

Might anyone know of the original design, and proper display, as intended?

Thank you,
D.W.