1st Minnesota Volunteer Battalion regimental battle flag

Titles: 1st Minnesota Volunteer Battalion regimental battle flag (Supplied title)

Description: The regimental battle flag of the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment Battalion consists of one layer of blue silk with the Federal seal painted in the center, consisting of a large eagle with a pink ribbon with a gold outline in its beak. The ribbon is inscribed with the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM." Below the eagle is a painted red ribbon with a gold outline, inscribed "INDEPENDENT BATTALION MINN. VOL." This flag was rescued at Hatcher's Run by concealment under the color bearer's uniform. See also flag staff 2007.84.6.B.

Dates

• Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 (Flag was carried in the Civil War.) (Use)

Creation

• used by: United States, Army, Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1864), Battalion, 1st

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 2007.84.6.A

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 75 inches height (leading edge)
• 79 inches width (fly)

Subjects

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