Designating Flag, Headquarters, 16th Army Corps

Designating Flag, Headquarters, 16th Army Corps

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Description
Wool bunting swallowtail flag. Blue field with white crossed cannons in the center of the flag. Where the cannons cross, a number "16" is either painted or appliqued in red. White hoist with a metal grommet at each end. Inscription on hoist reads "16TH ARMY / CORPS HEADQUARTERS".
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
flag, designating
Physical Description
wool (overall material)
ID Number
AF.25275A
catalog number
25275A
accession number
64127
subject
Flags
Civil War
Civil War
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Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military
Civil War
Military
Designating Flags
Flags
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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