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5th Minnesota regimental battle flag
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| Description | The regimental battle flag of the 5th Minnesota Infantry with cord and tassels. The flag consists of one layer of blue silk with the Minnesota state seal painted in the center and a ribbon painted over the seal inscribed with the Minnesota state motto in gold pigment. Beneath the seal is a painted red ribbon outlined with gold, holding the unit designation "5TH REGT. MINNESOTA VOLUNTEERS." The flag is bordered on three sides by gold fringe. See also the staff, 2007.84.3.B. |
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| Quantity | 1 item |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 76 inches height leading edge 77 inches width fly |
| Nomenclature | Flag |
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Used by: United States Army, 5th Minnesota Infantry Regiment (1861-1865) Used in Minnesota, United States Used in Corinth, Alcorn County, Mississippi, United States Used in Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi, United States Used in Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi, United States Used in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States Used during Civil War Used during U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 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 | 2007.84.3.A,C |