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| Titles |
3rd Minnesota national battle flag |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Materials |
silk (textile) gold leaf paint |
| Subjects |
Used by: United States, Army, Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 3rd (1861-1865) Used during: Civil War, 1861-1865 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 (Civil War) |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| Identifiers |
2007.84.20.A (Accession Number) |