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Parure
ca. 1820
1920.11-17
Cut steel
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Flag: Army corps: pennant shaped
Title
Flag: Army corps: pennant shaped
Object name
Flag
Date
1861-1865
Medium
Wool, linen, bast cord
Dimensions
Overall: 48 x 64 in. ( 121.9 x 162.6 cm )
Description
Triangular red wool U.S. Regimental flag of the 5th Army Corps Artillery Brigade with crossed white cannons and and a blue St. Andrews Cross imposed over them in the center of the field; linen hoist with a bast cord strung through.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. R. Horace Gallatin
Object Number
1926.74
Marks
printed: on hoist: "5TH ARMY CORPS/ Art'y/ Brig/ HORSTMANN"
Gallery Label
This Regimental flag belonged to Lt. Fordham Morris (1842-1909) of the 5th Army Corps Artillery Brigade in the Civil War. Lt. Morris was the donor's father.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
