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6th Minnesota regimental battle flag
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| Description | The regimental battle flag, with cord and tassels, of the 6th Minnesota Infantry consists of one layer of blue silk with the Federal seal painted in the center. The seal consists of a large eagle with pink ribbon with a gold outline in its beak. The ribbon is inscribed with the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM." Below the eagle is a painted red ribbon inscribed with the text "6TH MINNESOTA REGIMENT INFANTRY." The flag is bordered on the top and bottom with gold fringe. See also flag staff 2007.84.9.B. |
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| Quantity | 1 item |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 74 inches height leading edge 78 inches width fly |
| Nomenclature | Flag Tassel |
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Used by: United States Army, 6th Minnesota Infantry Regiment (1862-1865) Used during Civil War Used during U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 Used in Birch Coulee, Renville County, Minnesota, United States Used in Helena, Phillips County, Arkansas, 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 | 2007.84.9.A,C |
