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3rd Minnesota national battle flag
felled seam
fractured star
zigzag stitching
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.
Quantity 1 item
Format Content Category: artifacts
Measurements 78 inches height leading edge
78 inches width fly
Nomenclature Flag
Subjects Used by: United States Army, 3rd Minnesota Infantry Regiment (1861-1865)
Used during Civil War
Used during U.S.-Dakota War of 1862
Used in Minnesota, United States
Used in Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States
Used in Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi, United States
Flags & Banners. War Related. Civil War Era
Military. 1861-1865 (Civil & Indian Wars). Equipment & Supplies
Dates Use: Not earlier than 1863 - Not later than 1865
Holding Type 3D Objects
ID Number 2007.84.20.A