here here
 add comment (0) |
7th Minnesota national battle flag
|
| Description | This National battle flag of the 7th 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 an unknown amount of five-pointed stars, applied with a gold leaf. The stripes are inscribed with the following text: "Wood Lake/Big Mound/TUPELO/7TH MINN. VOL./Tallahatchie River/NASHVILLE/SPANISH FORT." The flag is bordered on three sides by gold fringe. See also associated flag staff 2007.84.13.B. |
|---|---|
| Quantity | 1 item |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 75 inches height leading edge 75 1/2 inches width fly |
| Nomenclature | Flag |
| Subjects |
Used by: United States Army, 7th Minnesota Infantry Regiment (1862-1865) Used during Civil War Used during U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 Used in Big Mound, Kidder County, North Dakota, United States Used in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States Used in Spanish Fort, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States Used in Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi, United States Used in Wood Lake, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, 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 | 2007.84.13.A |