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Re: regimental flags
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Hello Shellie, each regiment would have it's own flag. Flags would distinguish the different regiments on the battlefield. Some were very homely and some were grand and proudly sewn by the ladies of area that the regiment represented. Most have not survived.
http://littlerock.craigslist.org/ats/317187809.html
I have been showing this posting on Craigslist in the hopes of finding out more about my Granddad's Regimental Flag. Their first flag is in the Old Statehouse Museum, but I'd like to know about the subsequent flag(s).
Also, there are some very knowledgeable participants at:
http://history-sites.com/mb/cw/cwflags/index.cgi?#4376
Happy Hunting!

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