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10th Minnesota national battle flag
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| Description | The national battle flag, with cord and tassels, of the 10th 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 in two concentric ovals with 10 stars in the inner oval, 20 in the outer oval, one star in each corner, and one star in the center. The stars are applied with gold leaf. The flag is bordered on three sides by gold fringe. See also flag staff 2007.84.11.B. |
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| Quantity | 1 item |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 79 inches height leading edge 79 inches width fly |
| Nomenclature | Flag Tassel |
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Used by: United States Army, 10th Minnesota Infantry Regiment (1862-1865) Used during Civil War Used during U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 Used in Minnesota, United States Used in Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi, United States Used in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States Used in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, 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 | 2007.84.11.A,C |