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1st Minnesota regimental battle flag
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| Description | A regimental battle flag of the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment consists of one layer of blue silk with a gold fringe border and the Minnesota State Seal painted in the center with the Minnesota State Motto over it in gold pigment. Beneath the seal is a painted red ribbon reading "FIRST MINNESOTA VOLUNT'RS." Two gold shields list the battles fought by the 1st Minnesota prior to April of 1863 when the flag was presented to the regiment by Governor Alexander Ramsey during his visit to the field. Also included are the cord and tassels; see flag staff 2007.84.4.B. |
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| Quantity | 1 item |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 76 inches height leading edge 77 inches width fly |
| Nomenclature | Flag |
| Creation | Made in Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States |
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Used by: United States Army, 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment (1861-1864) Given by: Ramsey, Alexander Made in Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States Used during Civil War Used during Gettysburg, Battle of Used in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States Flags & Banners. War Related. Civil War Era Military. 1861-1865 (Civil & Indian Wars). Equipment & Supplies |
| Dates | Use: Not earlier than 1863 - Not later than 1865 Presented 04//1863 |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 2007.84.4.A,C |