3rd Minnesota national battle flag

Titles: 3rd Minnesota national battle flag (Supplied title)

Description: This national battle flag of the 3rd Minnesota Infantry consists of one layer of silk with 13 alternating red and white stripes and a blue canton resting on the eighth stripe from the top. The canton is decorated with 35 five-pointed stars applied with a gold leaf. The text "3d REGT. MINNESOTA INFANTRY VOLS." is printed on the seventh stripe from the top. The flag is bordered on three sides by gold fringe. See also accompanying flag staff 2007.84.20.B.

Dates

• Not earlier than 1863 - Not later than 1865 (Civil War) (Use)

Creation

• used by: United States, Army, Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 3rd (1861-1865)

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 2007.84.20.A

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 78 inches height (leading edge)
• 78 inches width (fly)

Subjects

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