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, Quartermaster, 2nd Division, 25th Army Corps

Wool bunting tapered swallowtail flag. Blue field with two diagonal red stripes (or bends). Each bend starts at one end of the hoist, crossing at the fork, and extending to the opposite swallowtail. Offset towards the hoist is a white square applique.
Description
Wool bunting tapered swallowtail flag. Blue field with two diagonal red stripes (or bends). Each bend starts at one end of the hoist, crossing at the fork, and extending to the opposite swallowtail. Offset towards the hoist is a white square applique. White cotton hoist with no grommets. The hoist has two inscriptions: one that reads "Q.M. 2nd Div 25th Army Corps" while the reverse reads "R.C. Toy 49 N. 9th Phila." The flag has flat-felled seams.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25255D
catalog number
25255D
accession number
64127

4th Brigade, 3rd Division, 24th Army Corps

Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25254R
catalog number
25254R
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 4th Division, 20th Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland

Rectangular wool bunting flag. Red field with a dark green five-point star in the center of the flag. White cotton hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "4th Div 20th Army Corps Dept.
Description
Rectangular wool bunting flag. Red field with a dark green five-point star in the center of the flag. White cotton hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "4th Div 20th Army Corps Dept. of/Cumberland R C Toy 49 N 9th Phila." The flag is machine-stitched with flat-felled seams using gold-colored cotton thread.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25250EE
catalog number
25250EE
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, Department of West Virginia

Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with blue border around all three sides. In the center of the flag is an eagle, in flight, with an olive branch and three arrows in its talons. The eagle is painted in black pigment. White cotton hoist with no grommets.
Description
Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with blue border around all three sides. In the center of the flag is an eagle, in flight, with an olive branch and three arrows in its talons. The eagle is painted in black pigment. White cotton hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the front of the flag's hoist reads "3rd Brg 2nd Div Dept. of West Va." The inscription on the reverse of the hoist reads "R C Toy 49 N 9th Phila." Twill tape loops at either end of heading. Flat-felled seam down center of flag.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25261K
catalog number
25261K
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 3rd Division, 20th Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland

Rectangular wool bunting flag. White field with a blue five-point star in the center of the flag. White cotton hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "3rd Div 20th Army Corps Dept. of/Cumberland R.C.
Description
Rectangular wool bunting flag. White field with a blue five-point star in the center of the flag. White cotton hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "3rd Div 20th Army Corps Dept. of/Cumberland R.C. Toy 49 N 9th Phila." The flag is machine-stitched with flat-felled seams using white cotton thread.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25250AA
catalog number
25250AA
accession number
64127

Artillery Brigade, 19th Army Corps

Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25249S
catalog number
25249S
accession number
64127

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

Wool bunting pennant flag. Blue field with red border around all three sides. White square applique machine-stitched to the center of the flag. White hoist with no grommets.
Description
Wool bunting pennant flag. Blue field with red border around all three sides. White square applique machine-stitched to the center of the flag. White hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "3rd Brg 2nd Div 25th Army Corps." Flag panels are machine-stitched with flat-felled seams. Some hand stitching on fly.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25255N
catalog number
25255N
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 17th Army Corps

Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a yellow fringe on all edges except for the hoist. In the center of the flag is a blue cotton applique of two arrows crossed diagonally. The arrows point toward the fly. White cotton canvas hoist with no grommets.
Description
Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a yellow fringe on all edges except for the hoist. In the center of the flag is a blue cotton applique of two arrows crossed diagonally. The arrows point toward the fly. White cotton canvas hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "3rd Div 2nd Brig 17 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.25247N
catalog number
25247N
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, 2nd Division, 14th Army Corps

Wool bunting swallowtail flag. Red field with wide white border around all edges except the hoist. White acorn in center of red field. White cotton hoist. The flag is stitched with white cotton threads. Machine stitching.
Description
Wool bunting swallowtail flag. Red field with wide white border around all edges except the hoist. White acorn in center of red field. White cotton hoist. The flag is stitched with white cotton threads. Machine stitching. The inscription on the hoist reads "2nd 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.25244T
catalog number
25244T
accession number
64127

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, 2nd Division, 20th Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland

Rectangular wool bunting flag. Blue field with a white five-point star in the center of the flag. White cotton hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads"2nd Div 20th Army Corps Dept.
Description
Rectangular wool bunting flag. Blue field with a white five-point star in the center of the flag. White cotton hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads"2nd Div 20th Army Corps Dept. [illegible]/Cumberland R C Toy 49 N 9th Phila." The flag is machine-stitched with flat-felled seams using white and blue cotton thread.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25250W
catalog number
25250W
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 21st Army Corps

Rectangular wool bunting flag. Horizontal tricolor design; the top band is red, the middle band is white, and the bottom band is blue. In each band, next to the hoist edge of the flag, is a black five-point star applique. The number "1" is painted on each star in white.
Description
Rectangular wool bunting flag. Horizontal tricolor design; the top band is red, the middle band is white, and the bottom band is blue. In each band, next to the hoist edge of the flag, is a black five-point star applique. The number "1" is painted on each star in white. White cotton hoist with hand-sewn twill tape tabs attached. The inscription on the hoist reads "1st Brg 3rd Div 21st Army Corps." The flag has flat-felled panel seams.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25251K
catalog number
25251K
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 20th 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 five-point star. White cotton hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "3rd Div. 3rd Brg.
Description
Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a red border around all three sides. In the center of the flag is a blue five-point star. White cotton hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "3rd Div. 3rd Brg. 20 Army Corps R C Toy 49 N 9th Phila." The flag has flat-felled seams.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25250Q
catalog number
25250Q
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi

Wool bunting swallowtail flag. Horizontal bicolor design. The top of the flag is red; the bottom half of the flag is blue. In the center of the flag is a white cotton machine-stitched applique of two crossed swords.
Description
Wool bunting swallowtail flag. Horizontal bicolor design. The top of the flag is red; the bottom half of the flag is blue. In the center of the flag is a white cotton machine-stitched applique of two crossed swords. Above the cross in the swords is a number "2" stenciled in blue pigment paint. Below the cross in the swords is a number "2" stenciled in red pigment paint. White hoist with no grommets. There is an inscription on both sides of the hoist; one side reads "2nd Brg 2nd Div Cavalry. Command Div. of Miss" while 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.25293G
catalog number
25293G
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, Headquarters, 24th Army Corps

Wool bunting swallowtail flag. Blue field with a white heart applique in the center of the flag. The number "24" appears to be painted, stamped, or stenciled in red onto the center of the white heart. White canvas hoist with no grommets.
Description
Wool bunting swallowtail flag. Blue field with a white heart applique in the center of the flag. The number "24" appears to be painted, stamped, or stenciled in red onto the center of the white heart. White canvas hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "Headquarters, 21 Army Corps." The flag is machine-stitched with flat-felled seams. Some hand stitching at the swallowtails.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25254A
catalog number
25254A
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 2nd Division, 18th Army Corps

Rectangular wool bunting flag. Blue field with a white cross bottony in the center of the flag. White cotton hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "2nd Div. 18th Army Corps." The flag is machine-stitched with flat-felled seams.Currently not on view
Description
Rectangular wool bunting flag. Blue field with a white cross bottony in the center of the flag. White cotton hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "2nd Div. 18th Army Corps." The flag is machine-stitched with flat-felled seams.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25248I
catalog number
25248I
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 3rd Division, 16th Army Corps

Rectangular wool bunting flag. White field with blue circular cross in center of flag. The cross resembles a Maltese cross whose outer edges are curved, forming a circle. White heading with no grommets.Currently not on view
Description
Rectangular wool bunting flag. White field with blue circular cross in center of flag. The cross resembles a Maltese cross whose outer edges are curved, forming a circle. White heading with no grommets.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25246N
catalog number
25246N
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 18th Army Corps

Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a blue cross bottony in the center of the flag. White cotton hoist with no grommets; an inscription on the hoist reads "3rd Div. 1st Brg. 18th Army Corps R.C. Toy [illegible]." Machine stitching; flat-felled seams.Currently not on view
Description
Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a blue cross bottony in the center of the flag. White cotton hoist with no grommets; an inscription on the hoist reads "3rd Div. 1st Brg. 18th Army Corps R.C. Toy [illegible]." Machine stitching; flat-felled seams.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25248O
catalog number
25248O
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 2nd Division, 16th Army Corps

Rectangular wool bunting flag. Blue field with a white circular cross in the center of the flag. 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 "2nd Div.
Description
Rectangular wool bunting flag. Blue field with a white circular cross in the center of the flag. 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 "2nd Div. 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.25246I
catalog number
25246I
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 1st Brigade, 1st Division, Cavalry Command, Department of the Cumberland

Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a red applique of two crossed swords in the center of the flag. Painted over the crossed swords is a blue "1" (or black?). White cotton hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "1st Brg. 1st Div. Cavalry.
Description
Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a red applique of two crossed swords in the center of the flag. Painted over the crossed swords is a blue "1" (or black?). White cotton hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "1st Brg. 1st Div. Cavalry. Command." The flag is machine-stitched with flat-felled panel seams.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25260C
catalog number
25260C
accession number
64127

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

Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a red border around all three sides. Blue square applique in the center of the flag. White cotton canvas hoist with no grommets.
Description
Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a red border around all three sides. Blue square applique in the center of the flag. White cotton canvas hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "3rd Brg 3rd Div 25th Army Corps." Machine-stitched with flat-felled seams. Some hand-stitching on the fly.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25255R
catalog number
25255R
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 3rd Division, 24th Army Corps

Rectangular wool bunting flag. White field with a blue 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 3 Div."Currently not on view
Description
Rectangular wool bunting flag. White field with a blue 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 3 Div."
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25254N
catalog number
25254N
accession number
64127

Designating Flag, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 20th Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland

Wool bunting pennant flag. Blue field with a wide white border around all three sides. In the center of the flag is a white five-point star. White cotton hoist. The inscription on the hoist reads "1st Div 3rd Brg 20 Army Corps Dept. of/Cumberland R.C.
Description
Wool bunting pennant flag. Blue field with a wide white border around all three sides. In the center of the flag is a white five-point star. White cotton hoist. The inscription on the hoist reads "1st Div 3rd Brg 20 Army Corps Dept. of/Cumberland R.C. Toy 49.N.9th Phila." The flag is machine-stitched with flat-felled seams using navy and white thread.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1890-1897
maker
Robert C. Toy
ID Number
AF.25250Z
catalog number
25250Z
accession number
64127

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