1st Minnesota national battle flag

Titles: 1st Minnesota national battle flag (Supplied title)

Description: Fragments of a 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment national battle flag used during the Civil War. The fragments include one star, some fringe and the flag staff sleeve. This was likely the fifth national color carried by the regiment, which was used in 1863 at Gettysburg. See also the flag staff used and repaired during Pickett's Charge, 2007.84.23.B.

Dates

• Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 (Civil War) (Use)
• 07/01/1863 - 07/03/1863 (Battle of Gettysburg) (Use)

Creation

• used by: United States, Army, Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1864)

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 2007.84.23.1.A

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 72 inches length

Subjects

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