Flag

flag

Name/Title

Flag

Entry/Object ID

1962.7

Description

Triangular flag. The flag shows a white cross on a blue field with a red stripe along the short edge. There is a white canvas edge encases a rope that is stenciled with the brigade information.

Context

The flag of the Second brigade, Second division, Sixth army corps (Vermont Brigade), used during the Civil War.

Acquisition

Accession

1962.7

Source or Donor

Minnesota Historical Society

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1860

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Flag

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Organizational Objects

Nomenclature Class

Ceremonial Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

45 in

Length

61-1/2 in

Material

Wool

Relationships

Related Events

Event

Civil War

Event

Battle of Gettysburg