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(GETTYSBURG REGIMENTAL FLAG REMNANTS): A great Gettysburg relic, being two small segments of the...

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(GETTYSBURG REGIMENTAL FLAG REMNANTS): A great Gettysburg relic, being two small segments of the...
(GETTYSBURG REGIMENTAL FLAG REMNANTS): A great Gettysburg relic, being two small segments of the regimental battle flag of the 31st Pennsylvania Infantry, originally the 2nd Pa. Reserves. The relics include one rather tattered 2" x 2" section of white cloth, with a 2" x 1 1/2" gold-painted cloth letter "R". Both flag relics are encased in a period frame with the "eagle" discharge of Pvt. William Morrison, Co. E, released from service on June 16, 1864. The regiment's flag was presumably cut-up and passed out as souvenirs, as a new flag (copy included) was issued on Mar. 16, 1864. The 31st had a distinguished battle record, fighting at Second Bull Run, Chantilly, Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg where they made a brilliant charge and took the colors of the 15th Georgia. Morrison's discharge is toned, the relics are very good. $500-700