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.
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 applique of two crossed swords. Above the cross in the swords is a number "3" stenciled in blue pigment paint. Below the cross in the swords is a number "3" stenciled in red pigment paint. White hoist with no grommets. There is an inscription on each side of the hoist; one side reads "[illegible] 3rd Div Cavalry. Command. Div. of Miss" while the reverse reads "RC Toy 49 n 9th Phila." The flag is machine-stitched.
Wool bunting swallowtail flag. Horizontal bicolor design. The top half of the flag is red and the bottom half of the flag is white. In the center of the flag is a blue cotton 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; rope threaded through hoist. There is an inscription on each side of the hoist; one side reads "1st Brg 2nd Div Cavalry Command Div. of Miss" while the reverse reads "RC Toy 49 n 9th Phila."
Wool bunting swallowtail flag. Blue field with a white applique in center of the flag. The applique is a circle with seven fan-leaf shapes radiating from the circle; the edges of these spokes are concave. The overall effect is that of a heptagon. Painted on the applique is a US shield (bottom is red and white stripes; top is blue with stars) surrounded by green laurel leaves. White spears radiating from circle applique in between the fan-leaves (the spears are the ground fabric and are outlined by black paint). White cotton hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the front side of the hoist reads "Corps Headquarters 1st Veterans Army Corps." The inscription on the reverse of the hoist reads "R.C Toy 49 N. 9th Phila." Machine-stitched seams.
Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with red heptagon applique in the center of the flag. The sides of the heptagon are concave and the center is cutout in a circle (meaning that the white circle in the center is the ground fabric). Green laurel leaf painted inside the white circle. White paint on applique outlines red spears that radiate from the circle to each of the seven angles in the heptagon. Blue cotton five-point star on center hoist. White cotton hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the front of the hoist reads "1st Brg 1st Veteran Army Corps." The inscription on the reverse of the hoist reads "R.C. Toy 49.N.9th Phila." The flag is machine-stitched with cotton thread.
Wool bunting rectangular flag. Blue field with a large white cotton cross bottony in the center of the flag. White cotton hoist with a grommet at each end. The inscription on the hoist reads "18TH ARMY/CORPS 2ND DIVISION." Machine and hand stitching; flat-felled seams.
General Description:
Eighteenth Army Corps (24 December 1862 - 2 December 1864)
The Eighteenth Army Corps badge was issued in General Orders No. 108 on 25 August 1864, a cross with foliate sides. Prior to this order, the Eighteenth Corps had its own designating flag system, with headquarters flag 6' x 6', a red field bearing the white number "18".
The Eighteenth Corps was first to create a brigade strength African American unit. On December 3, 1864, the black soldiers of the Eighteenth and the soldiers of the Tenth Army Corps formed the new Twenty-Fifth Corps. The remaining soldiers in the Eighteenth joined those in the old fifth Army Corps to make up the new Twenty-Fourth Corps.
Wool bunting swallowtail flag. Horizontal bicolor design. The top half of the flag is red and the bottom half of the flag is white. In the center of the flag is a blue cotton applique of two crossed swords. Above the cross in the swords is a number "3" stenciled in blue pigment paint. Below the cross in the swords is a number "3" stenciled in red pigment paint. White cotton hoist with no grommets. There is an inscription on each side of the hoist; one side reads "3rd Brg 1st Div Cavalry. Command Div. of Miss" while the reverse reads "RC Toy 49 N 9th Phila."
Post March 23, 1864 design. Rectangular wool bunting flag. The flag is divided into three sections by a large white bend that runs from the top hoist to the bottom fly. The top section, on the fly, is a red field (triangle-shaped). The bottom section, on the hoist, is a blue field (also triangle-shaped). Running in a diagonal line on the middle section (the white bend) are three blue five-point stars. A white number "2" is painted inside each star. White cotton hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "2nd Brg 3rd Div Dept of. West Va." The flag is machine-stitched.
Wool bunting pennant flag. Red field with a white border on all sides except for the hoist. Painted in the center of the flag is an eagle, in flight, facing the hoist. The eagle clutches and olive branch and three arrows in its talons. Eagle done in white pigment paint after sewing construction. White cotton hoist with no grommets. There is an inscription on each side of the hoist; one side reads "2nd Brg 1st Div Dept. of West Va" while the reverse reads "R C Toy 49 N 9th Phila." Machine stitching; center seam is flat-felled. Three twill tape loops on heading (top, center, and bottom).
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.
Wool bunting swallowtail flag. Horizontal bicolor design. The top half of the flag is red and the bottom half of the flag is white. In the center of the flag is a blue applique of two crossed swords. A blue number "1" is stenciled in pigment paint above the swords (on the red ground) and a red number "1" is stenciled in pigment paint below the swords (on the white ground). White cotton hoist with no grommets. The inscription on the hoist reads "[illegible] 1st Div Cavalry. Command. Div. of Miss."
Wool bunting pennant flag. Blue field with white sphere applique in center. Unbleached fabric for hoist. Machine-stitched flat fell panel seams; machine and hand-stitched pole sleeve. Hand-stitched flat fell seamed central panel motif inset (single layer). Machine-stitched turned under hems on top and bottom. Hand-stitched cord casing in hoist with cord still in place. Inscription on hoist reads "1 ARMY CORPS 2 Div 1 Brig HORSTMANN/PHILADELPHIA."
General Description:
First Army Corps, Army of the Potomac
The flags of 1862 represent specific commands and served as tactical signals. They usually had an ensign designed by the commanders themselves which came to be the symbol for the division. In the spring of 1863, the Army of the Potomac issued badges for all of its corps, and on March 21, 1863, the 1st Army Corps, under General Joseph Hooker, issued and announcement designating the sphere as its emblem. This remained the emblem for the corps until they merged with the 5th Army Corps in March of 1864.
Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a wide blue border around all three sides. In the center of the flag is a green shield. On the shield, a white anchor is diagonally crossed with a red cannon (the cannon surmounts the anchor). White or undyed hoist with no grommets. Inscription on hoist reads "9 ARMY CORPS 4 DIV 3 BRIG HORSTMANN, / PHILADELPHIA".
General Description:
Ninth Army Corps (22 July 1862 - 1 August 1865)
The Ninth Army Corps used several different flags during its existence between 22 July 1862 and 1 August 1865. The corps badge, authorized on April 19, 1864, called for the design of a shield on which a fouled anchor lies beneath a cannon. the regulation flag bearing the badge design came into use in the late summer of 1864.
The Corps was commanded by Major General Ambrose Burnside from its beginning. It is speculated that the shield represents the seal of the state of Rhode Island, General Burnsides' birthplace, and the fouled anchor refers to the Corp's participation in the Peninsular campaign.
Wool bunting rectangular flag. White field with a large green shield in the center of the flag. On the shield is a red cannon diagonally crossed with a white anchor (the cannon surmounts the anchor). The anchor and cannon are cotton and appliqued to the crest. Two reinforcement patches of fabric on the hoist--one on each corner. White hoist with no grommets. Inscription on hoist reads "9 ARMY CORPS 1 Div HORSTMANN / PHILADELPHIA".
General Description:
Ninth Army Corps (22 July 1862 - 1 August 1865)
The Ninth Army Corps used several different flags during its existence between 22 July 1862 and 1 August 1865. The corps badge, authorized on April 19, 1864, called for the design of a shield on which a fouled anchor lies beneath a cannon. the regulation flag bearing the badge design came into use in the late summer of 1864.
The Corps was commanded by Major General Ambrose Burnside from its beginning. It is speculated that the shield represents the seal of the state of Rhode Island, General Burnsides' birthplace, and the fouled anchor refers to the Corp's participation in the Peninsular campaign.
Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with red border on the hoist edge. In the center of the flag is a blue Maltese cross inside a circular blue border. Machine-stitched white cotton hoist with a brass grommet at either end. Hand-stitched seams. The inscription on the hoist reads "5th ARMY Corps/3rd DIV/2nd BRIG From/Wm. F. Scheible/Philada.Pa./Contract. March 23, 1865."
General Description:
Fifth Army Corps (18 May 1862 - 28 June 1865)
The ensign representing the Fifth Corps, a Maltese Cross, was prescribed by General Joseph Hooker on march 21, 1863. The appearance of the cross on Fifth Corps flags varied.
The "Gallant Fifth" was created in march of 1862 as an element of the Army of the Potomac under General George B. McClellan. Soon afterwards the Department of the Shenandoah was create and the Fifth Corps transferred to it. My May 1862, the Fifth Corps of the Potomac was recreated; it remained in existence until June 1865.
Wool bunting pennant flag. White field with a red border around all three edges. In the center of the flag is a blue Maltese cross surrounded by a blue circular border. White hoist has a metal grommet at either end. Inscription on hoist reads "5th Corps/3rd DIV/3rd BRIG From/Wm. F. Scheible./Philada. Pa./Contract March 23, 1865".
General Description:
Fifth Army Corps (18 May 1862 - 28 June 1865)
The ensign representing the Fifth Corps, a Maltese Cross, was prescribed by General Joseph Hooker on march 21, 1863. The appearance of the cross on Fifth Corps flags varied.
The "Gallant Fifth" was created in March of 1862 as an element of the Army of the Potomac under General George B. McClellan. Soon afterwards the Department of the Shenandoah was created and the Fifth Corps transferred to it. By May 1862, the Fifth Corps of the Potomac was recreated; it remained in existence until June 1865.
Rectangular wool bunting flag. Blue field with a white cotton shield insert hand-stitched in the center of the flag. Appliqued on the insert is a blue cotton anchor surmounted by a red cotton cannon. The anchor and cannon are crossed. Reinforcements on each hoist corner. Rope running through white hoist. Inscription on hoist reads "9 ARMY CORPS 2 Div HORSTMANN/Philadelphia".
General Description:
Ninth Army Corps (22 July 1862 - 1 August 1865)
The Ninth Army Corps used several different flags during its existence between 22 July 1862 and 1 August 1865. The corps badge, authorized on April 19, 1864, called for the design of a shield on which a fouled anchor lies beneath a cannon. the regulation flag bearing the badge design came into use in the late summer of 1864.
The Corps was commanded by Major General Ambrose Burnside from its beginning. It is speculated that the shield represents the seal of the state of Rhode Island, General Burnsides' birthplace, and the fouled anchor refers to the Corp's participation in the Peninsular campaign.
Wool bunting tapered swallowtail flag. Blue field with two diagonal white stripes, or bends, that extend from either end of the hoist to the end of each tail. The stripes cross at the fork of the swallowtail. Surmounting the stripes is a red number "5". White cotton canvas hoist. Machine stitching. The inscription on the hoist reads "5 ARMY CORPS Chf. Qtr. Mr. HORSTMANN./PHILADELPHIA."
General Description:
Fifth Army Corps (18 May 1862 - 28 June 1865)
The ensign representing the Fifth Corps, a Maltese Cross, was prescribed by General Joseph Hooker on March 21, 1863. The appearance of the cross on Fifth Corps flags varied.
The "Gallant Fifth" was created in March of 1862 as an element of the Army of the Potomac under General George B. McClellan. Soon afterwards the Department of the Shenandoah was created and the Fifth Corps transferred to it. By May 1862, the Fifth Corps of the Potomac was recreated; it remained in existence until June 1865.
Rectangular wool bunting flag. White field with faded yellow fringe around all sides except for the hoist. In the center of the flag is a blue cotton arrow applique; the arrow is horizontal and points toward the fly. There are reinforcement squares of fabric at both hoist corners. White cotton canvas hoist with a metal grommet at each end. The inscription on the hoist reads "17 ARMY/CORPS 3RD DIVISION." The flag panels and reinforcements are machine-stitched. The hoist is hand-stitched using overcast stitch. The applique and fringe are hand-stitched using running stitches.
General Description:
Seventeenth Army Corps (18 December 1862 - 1 August 1865)
The Seventeenth Army Corps flags, authorized in late April, 1865, bears the arrow badge emblem adopted by the corps the previous month. The arrow was chosen because it denotes, "its undeviating course in the march, the swiftness of its attack, it's surety of striking where wanted, and its destructive powers when propelled properly against the enemy." (Myhall, Fig BB)
Wool bunting tapered swallowtail flag. Blue field with two diagonal white stripes, or bends, that extend from either end of the hoist to the end of each tail. The stripes cross at the fork of the swallowtail. Surmounting the stripes is a red number "5". White cotton canvas hoist with a metal grommet at each end of the hoist. Hand and machine stitching.
The inscription on the hoist reads "5th Corps/Qr. Master From/Wm. F. Scheible/Philada. Pa./Contract March 23, 1865."
General Description:
Fifth Army Corps (18 May 1862 - 28 June 1865)
The ensign representing the Fifth Corps, a Maltese Cross, was prescribed by General Joseph Hooker on March 21, 1863. The appearance of the cross on Fifth Corps flags varied.
The "Gallant Fifth" was created in March of 1862 as an element of the Army of the Potomac under General George B. McClellan. Soon afterwards the Department of the Shenandoah was create and the Fifth Corps transferred to it. My May 1862, the Fifth Corps of the Potomac was recreated; it remained in existence until June 1865.