Military

Frank Brownell's Medal of Honor

The Museum's superb military collections document the history of the men and women of the armed forces of the United States. The collections include ordnance, firearms, and swords; uniforms and insignia; national and military flags and banners; and many other objects.

The strength of the collections lies in their enormous depth. Some 3,000 military small arms and 2,400 civilian firearms document the mechanical and technological history of the infantryman's weapons from the beginning of the gunpowder era to the present. Among the 4,000 swords and knives in the collection are many spectacular presentation pieces. The collections also include Civil War era telegraph equipment, home front artifacts from both world wars, early computers such as ENIAC, Whirlwind, and Sage, and materials carried at antiwar demonstrations.

Name: Robert C. Toy

Designating Flag, Headquarters, 20th Army Corps

Wool bunting swallowtail flag. Blue field with a white five-point star in the center of the flag. In the center of the flag is a red number "20" stenciled on. White cotton hoist with no grommets. Machine-stitched with flat-felled seams using blue cotton thread.
Description
Wool bunting swallowtail flag. Blue field with a white five-point star in the center of the flag. In the center of the flag is a red number "20" stenciled on. White cotton hoist with no grommets. Machine-stitched with flat-felled seams using blue cotton thread. The inscription on the hoist reads "Headquarters 20th Army Corps."
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25250A
catalog number
25250A
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 16th Army Corps

Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a blue border around all three sides. In the center of the flag is a red circular cross. The cross resembles a Maltese cross whose outer edges are round, forming a circle. White hoist with no grommets.
Description
Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a blue border around all three sides. In the center of the flag is a red circular cross. The cross resembles a Maltese cross whose outer edges are round, forming a circle. White hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "1st Div 3rd Brg 16 Army Corps R. C. Toy 49 N. 9th Phila."
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25246G
catalog number
25246G
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 3rd Division, 19th Army Corps

Rectangular wool bunting flag. White field. In the center of the flag is a blue fan-leaved cross with an octagonal center (similar to a Maltese cross). White cotton canvas hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "3rd Div.
Description
Rectangular wool bunting flag. White field. In the center of the flag is a blue fan-leaved cross with an octagonal center (similar to a Maltese cross). White cotton canvas hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "3rd Div. 19th Army Corps R C Toy 49 N 9th Phila." The flag is machine-stitched.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25249FF
catalog number
25249FF
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 24th Army Corps

Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a blue border around all three sides. Red heart in the center of the flag. White hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "R C Toy 49 N 9th Phila 24 Army Corps 3rd Brg 1st Div."Currently not on view
Description
Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a blue border around all three sides. Red heart in the center of the flag. White hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "R C Toy 49 N 9th Phila 24 Army Corps 3rd Brg 1st Div."
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25254G
catalog number
25254G
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 3rd Division, 15th Army Corps

Rectangular wool bunting flag. Blue field with a cotton black cartridge box in the center of the flag. The cartridge box is outlined in white contrast stitching. On the front flap of the cartridge box is a yellow wool oval with the letters "U.S" painted in black.
Description
Rectangular wool bunting flag. Blue field with a cotton black cartridge box in the center of the flag. The cartridge box is outlined in white contrast stitching. On the front flap of the cartridge box is a yellow wool oval with the letters "U.S" painted in black. Above the cartridge box, written in an arc, is the phrase "FORTY ROUNDS" in white letters. White cotton hoist with no grommets. Stamped on the hoist is the inscription "3rd Div 15th Army Corps."
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25245L
catalog number
25245L
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 22nd Army Corps

Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a blue border at the hoist edge. In the center of the flag is a red pentagonal cross. White cotton hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "R.C.
Description
Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a blue border at the hoist edge. In the center of the flag is a red pentagonal cross. White cotton hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "R.C. Toy 49 N 9th Phila 22 Army Corps 2nd Brg 1st Div." Machine-stitched seams.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25252F
catalog number
25252F
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 21st Army Corps

Rectangular wool bunting flag. Horizontal tricolor design is red on top, white in middle, and blue on the bottom. On both the red and blue bands next to hoist is a cotton black five-point star applique with a white number "2" painted in each star.
Description
Rectangular wool bunting flag. Horizontal tricolor design is red on top, white in middle, and blue on the bottom. On both the red and blue bands next to hoist is a cotton black five-point star applique with a white number "2" painted in each star. White cotton canvas hoist with an inscription that reads "2nd Brg 2nd Div 21st Army Corps." The flag has machine-stitched flat-felled seams with hand-stitched edges.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25251H
catalog number
25251H
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, Department of West Virginia

Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a blue border on the hoist edge. In the center of the flag an eagle, in flight, is stenciled in black pigment paint. The eagle faces the hoist and is clutching an olive branch and three arrows in its talons.
Description
Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a blue border on the hoist edge. In the center of the flag an eagle, in flight, is stenciled in black pigment paint. The eagle faces the hoist and is clutching an olive branch and three arrows in its talons. White hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "1st Brg 2nd Div Dept of West Va."
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25261I
catalog number
25261I
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 6th Army Corps

Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with blue St. Andrew's cross in center of flag. White cotton hoist. Machine stitching. The inscription on the hoist reads "1st Brg 3rd Div 6 Army Corps."Currently not on view
Description
Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with blue St. Andrew's cross in center of flag. White cotton hoist. Machine stitching. The inscription on the hoist reads "1st Brg 3rd Div 6 Army Corps."
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25228O
catalog number
25228O
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 4th Brigade, 3rd Division, 8th Army Corps

Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with blue six-point star in the center of the flag. Each corner forms a pie-shaped red triangle; the edges of the triangles facing the center of the flag are convex. White cotton hoist. Machine stitching.
Description
Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with blue six-point star in the center of the flag. Each corner forms a pie-shaped red triangle; the edges of the triangles facing the center of the flag are convex. White cotton hoist. Machine stitching. Inscription on hoist reads "4th Brg 3rd Div 8 Army Corps."
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25238R
catalog number
25238R
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 14th Army Corps

Wool bunting swallowtail flag. Blue field with wide red border on all sides except the hoist. Three faded red or orange applique cotton stars arranged vertically next to the hoist. Next to the stars, in the center of the blue field, is a red acorn. White cotton hoist.
Description
Wool bunting swallowtail flag. Blue field with wide red border on all sides except the hoist. Three faded red or orange applique cotton stars arranged vertically next to the hoist. Next to the stars, in the center of the blue field, is a red acorn. White cotton hoist. Machine stitching; flat-felled seams. The inscription on the hoist reads "3rd Brg 1st Div 14th Army Corps R C Toy 49 N 9th Phila."
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25244S
catalog number
25244S
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 2nd Division, 19th Army Corps

Rectangular wool bunting flag. Blue field. In the center of the flag is a fan-leaved cross with an octagonal center (similar to a Maltese cross). Undyed cotton hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "2nd Div.
Description
Rectangular wool bunting flag. Blue field. In the center of the flag is a fan-leaved cross with an octagonal center (similar to a Maltese cross). Undyed cotton hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "2nd Div. 19 th Army Corps R C Toy 49 N 9th Phila." Machine stitching; flat-felled seams; cotton threads.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25249Z
catalog number
25249Z
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 1st Division, 19th Army Corps

Pre-1863 design. Rectangular wool bunting flag. Red field with a white four-pointed star in the center of the flag. The number "1" is painted in black in the center of the star. White cotton canvas hoist with no grommets.
Description
Pre-1863 design. Rectangular wool bunting flag. Red field with a white four-pointed star in the center of the flag. The number "1" is painted in black in the center of the star. White cotton canvas hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "1st Div 19 Army Corps [illegible]." The flag is machine stitched.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1890-1897
design date
before 1863
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25249A
catalog number
25249A
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 19th Army Corps

Pre-1863 design. Rectangular wool bunting flag. Horizontal triband design. Top and bottom band are blue; the middle band is white. In the center of the middle band is a black painted number "2" cotton applique. White cotton canvas hoist without grommets.
Description
Pre-1863 design. Rectangular wool bunting flag. Horizontal triband design. Top and bottom band are blue; the middle band is white. In the center of the middle band is a black painted number "2" cotton applique. White cotton canvas hoist without grommets. The hoist has an inscription that reads "1st Div 2nd Brg 19 Army Corps Prior to 1863." Machine stitching throughout the flag.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1890-1897
design date
before 1863
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25249C
catalog number
25249C
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 25th Army Corps

Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a red border on the hoist edge. Blue square machine-stitched in the middle of the flag. White cotton hoist with no grommets.
Description
Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a red border on the hoist edge. Blue square machine-stitched in the middle of the flag. White cotton hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "2nd Brg 3rd Div 25th Army Corps." Flag panels are machine-stitched with flat-felled seams. Hand-stitching at fly and on edge of hoist.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25255Q
catalog number
25255Q
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 22nd Army Corps

Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a red border around all three sides. In the center of the flag is a blue pentagonal cross--either applique or insert. White hoist with no grommets.
Description
Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a red border around all three sides. In the center of the flag is a blue pentagonal cross--either applique or insert. White hoist with no grommets. Inscription on hoist reads "R C Toy 49 N 9th Phila 22 Army Corps 3rd Brg 3rd Div".
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25252P
catalog number
25252P
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 20th Army Corps

Wool bunting pennant flag. Blue field with white five-point star in the center of the flag. White cotton hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "2nd Div. 1st Brg. 20th Army Corps R.C. Toy 49 N.
Description
Wool bunting pennant flag. Blue field with white five-point star in the center of the flag. White cotton hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "2nd Div. 1st Brg. 20th Army Corps R.C. Toy 49 N. 9th Phila." The flag is machine-stitched flat-felled seams.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25250J
catalog number
25250J
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 2nd Brigade, 1st Veteran Army Corps

Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with red heptagon applique. The edges of the heptagon are concave and the center is cutout (meaning that the white circle in the center is the ground fabric).
Description
Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with red heptagon applique. The edges of the heptagon are concave and the center is cutout (meaning that the white circle in the center is the ground fabric). White paint outlines red spears (applique fabric) that radiate from the circle to the seven angles of the heptagon. Painted inside the white circle is a green laurel wreath. There are two blue cotton five-point star appliques arranged vertically next to the hoist. White cotton hoist with no grommets. There are two inscriptions on the hoist; the one on the front reads "2ndBrg 1st Veteran Army Corps" while the inscription on the reverse reads "RC Toy 49 N 9th Phila." The flag is machine-stitched.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25258D
catalog number
25258D
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 4th Brigade, 2nd Division, 22nd Army Corps

Wool bunting pennant flag. Blue field with red triangles forming each of the three corners. The edges of the triangles facing the center of the flag are convex. In the center of the flag is a white pentagonal cross applique or insert. White hoist with no grommets.
Description
Wool bunting pennant flag. Blue field with red triangles forming each of the three corners. The edges of the triangles facing the center of the flag are convex. In the center of the flag is a white pentagonal cross applique or insert. White hoist with no grommets. Inscription on hoist reads "R C Toy 49.N.9th Phila 22 Army Corps 4th Brg 2nd Div".
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25252L
catalog number
25252L
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 25th Army Corps

Wool bunting pennant flag. Blue field with a white square applique in the center of the flag. White cotton canvas hoist with no grommets.
Description
Wool bunting pennant flag. Blue field with a white square applique in the center of the flag. White cotton canvas hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "1st Brg 2nd Div 25th Army Corps." A piece of canvas is hand-sewn to one end of the hoist; a knitted string is attached to the other end. The flag is machine-stitched with flat-felled seams.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25255L
catalog number
25255L
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, Department of West Virginia

Wool bunting pennant flag. Red field with a white border around all three sides. Eagle painted in the center of the flag with white pigment paint. The eagle is in flight, facing the hoist of the flag, and has an olive branch and three arrows in its talons.
Description
Wool bunting pennant flag. Red field with a white border around all three sides. Eagle painted in the center of the flag with white pigment paint. The eagle is in flight, facing the hoist of the flag, and has an olive branch and three arrows in its talons. White hoist with no grommets. There is an inscription on both sides of the hoist; the mark on the front reads "3rd Brg 1st Div Dept. of West Va" while the reverse reads "R C Toy 49 N 9th Phila."
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25261G
catalog number
25261G
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 4th Brigade, 2nd Division, 19th Army Corps

Wool bunting pennant flag. Blue field with pie-shaped red triangles forming the three corners. The edges of the triangles facing the center of the flag are convex. In the center of the flag is a white fan-leaved cross with an octagonal center (similar to a Maltese cross).
Description
Wool bunting pennant flag. Blue field with pie-shaped red triangles forming the three corners. The edges of the triangles facing the center of the flag are convex. In the center of the flag is a white fan-leaved cross with an octagonal center (similar to a Maltese cross). White hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "2nd Div 4th Brg 19th Army Corps R.C. Toy 49 N. 9th Phila."
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25249EE
catalog number
25249EE
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 4th Brigade, 4th Division, 9th Army Corps

Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a green shield in the center of the flag. Inside the shield is a white anchor surmounted by a red or brown cannon. The cannon and anchor are diagonally crossed. Each corner of the flag forms a pie-shaped blue triangle.
Description
Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a green shield in the center of the flag. Inside the shield is a white anchor surmounted by a red or brown cannon. The cannon and anchor are diagonally crossed. Each corner of the flag forms a pie-shaped blue triangle. The edges of the triangles that face the center of the flag are convex. White hoist with an inscription that reads "4th Brg 4th Div 9 Army Corps [illegible]."
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25270M
catalog number
25270M
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 7th Army Corps

Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a blue cotton inverted crescent surrounding a blue five-point star. White cotton hoist with no grommets. Flat-felled seams are machine-stitched with white cotton thread. Inscription on hoist reads "1st Brg 2nd Div 7th Army Corps R. C.
Description
Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a blue cotton inverted crescent surrounding a blue five-point star. White cotton hoist with no grommets. Flat-felled seams are machine-stitched with white cotton thread. Inscription on hoist reads "1st Brg 2nd Div 7th Army Corps R. C. Toy [illegible] N. 9th Phila".
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25237O
catalog number
25237O
accession number
64127

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