On 18 February 1862, two flags were given to the regiment at Camp Union.

They was made by Daniel Norcross[2] a local San Francisco sign painter.

"[5][6] When Company E was stationed at Sacramento they received a beautiful silk flag that consist of a white background the words "Company E, Fifth Regiment California Volunteers."

[7][8] In November 1861 Company C was given an “appropriate flag” by the Ladies' Association of Grass Valley.

In January 1863 Company G was handed the Stars and Stripes.