8th Minnesota regimental battle flag

Titles: 8th Minnesota regimental battle flag (Supplied title)

Description: The regimental battle flag of the 8th Minnesota Infantry consists of one layer of silk with the Federal seal painted in the center. The seal consists of an eagle with a pink ribbon with a gold outline in its beak. The ribbon is inscribed with the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM." Beneath the eagle is a painted red ribbon with a gold outline, inscribed with the lettering "8TH MINNESOTA REGIMENT INFANTRY." Remnants of gold fringe are attached to the top and bottom of the flag. The flag was received by the regiment May 1864 at Paynesville. See also flag staff 2007.84.10.B.

Dates

• Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 (Flag was carried in the Civil War.) (Use)

Creation

• used by: United States, Army, Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 8th (1862-1865)

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 2007.84.10.A

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

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

Subjects

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