Okay, need some help with the 32nd Tennessee Regimental colors that would have been carried at the Battle of Chickamauga. I know that the 32nd surrendered their really magnificent modified First Confederate Flag at Ft. Donelson (which is now in the Tennessee State Museum collection), but following the unit's parole at Vicksburg in 1862, the 32nd was successively assigned to (1) Breckinridge's Army of Middle Tennessee, (2) Polk's Corps, (3) Breckinridge's Divison of Hardee's Corps, and then (4) Brown's Brigade of Stewart's Division, Buckner's Corps immediately prior to Chickamauga.

So, which flag did the 32nd carry at Chickamauga? A Polk Cross, a Hardee flag, or something totally different? I think the 18th, 23rd, 26th, 45th, 23rd Tennessee Regiments were also part of Brown's Brigade, so maybe information on any of these colors would provide some insight.

Of course, someone on this site will probably know the answer off the top of his head!

Anyway, help and guidance on this issue will be very much appreciated.

Thanks and regards,

Ernie Martinez