Designating Flag, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac

Description:

Wool bunting pennant flag. Blue field with a red border at the hoist edge. White cotton applique of two crossed swords in the center of the flag. White cotton hoist with no grommets. Machine stitching; flat-felled seams. The inscription on the hoist reads "R C Toy 49. N 9th Phila CAVALRY Corps Army POTOMAC 2nd Brg 2nd Div."

Date Made: ca 1890-1897

Maker: Robert C. Toy

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Subject: FlagsCivil WarRelated Event: Civil War

Subject:

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: AF.25229LCatalog Number: 25229LAccession Number: 64127

Object Name: flag, designating

Physical Description: wool (overall material)cotton (heading and applique material)Measurements: overall: 70 3/8 in x 54 1/8 in; 178.7525 cm x 137.4775 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-e2fd-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1377281

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