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28th Virginia battle flag
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| Description | The Army of Northern Virginia Confederate battle flag of the 28th Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment. The flag was captured by Private Marshall Sherman of Saint Paul, Minnesota, while serving with the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company C, during Pickett's Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3, 1863. Private Sherman was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his gallantry at Gettysburg. |
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| Quantity | 1 item |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 44.5 inches height 48 inches width |
| Nomenclature | Flag |
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Captured by: United States Army, 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment (1861-1864), Company C Captured by: Sherman, Private Marshall Used by: Confederate States of America Army, 28th Virginia Infantry Regiment United States Army, 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment (1861-1864) Used in Civil War Used in Gettysburg, Battle of Used in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States Used in Minnesota, United States Used in Virginia, United States Flags & Banners. War Related. Civil War Era Military. 1861-1865 (Civil & Indian Wars). Equipment & Supplies |
| Dates | Content: Exactly 1862 Captured at Battle of Gettysburg, July 3rd. Use: Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 Civil War |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 6421 |