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1st Minnesota Volunteer Battalion regimental battle flag
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| 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. |
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| Quantity | 1 item |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 75 inches height leading edge 79 inches width fly |
| Nomenclature | Flag |
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Used by: United States Army, 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Battalion Used during Civil War Used in Virginia, United States Flags & Banners. War Related. Civil War Era Military. 1861-1865 (Civil & Indian Wars). Equipment & Supplies |
| Dates | Use: Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 Flag was carried in the Civil War. |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 2007.84.6.A |
