Military artifacts

The Minnesota Historical Society preserves over 1,000 objects relating to the Civil War and the U.S.-Dakota War, all of which can be accessed through the Collections Online database. The collection represents all branches of service, and includes items from non-Minnesota Federal units and Confederate forces. Pieces range from firearms and swords, to uniforms, to personal equipment. Many of the objects are identified to specific individuals or military units.

• The following artifacts were used during the Civil War by soldiers and others associated with the military

All military artifacts

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Armament - Firearms	Armament - Edged	Armament - Accessories
Artillery	Ammunition	Animal Equipment
Clothing - Uniforms	Clothing - Accessories	Clothing - Headgear & Footwear
Food	Flags & Banners	*Battle Flags of Minnesota
Medical Equipment & Supplies	Military Accoutrements including mess kit items	Musical Instruments
Paper items: Documents, Maps, or Currency	Personal Items: including Household Equipment and Luggage	Relics & Curios
Confederate Items

*The Battle Flags of Minnesota site features in-depth information about each flag, flag conservation and more.

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