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(GETTYSBURG REGIMENTAL FLAG REMNANTS)

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
(GETTYSBURG REGIMENTAL FLAG REMNANTS)
<b>647. GETTYSBURG REGIMENTAL FLAG REMNANTS </b>A great Gettysburg relic, 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.<b>$400-600</b>