2nd Vermont Infantry Regiment National Flag
Title
2nd Vermont Infantry Regiment National Flag
Creator
Manufactured by Horstmann Brothers
Description
2nd Vermont Infantry Regiment national flag. Attached to staff by sleeve. Fringe is present. Canton style is rectangular, and is 24 in by 38 in. There are 34 gold painted stars arranged in a double ellipse. Stripes are 5.5 inches in width, and the white is in poor condition. The bottom two stripes are missing. Place of issue: Burlington, VT. Date of issue: 06/20/1861. Governor Fairbanks took a direct involvement in acquiring flags for the 2nd Vermont.
On June 20, 1861 the 2nd Vermont Regiment was mustered into federal service and Governor Fairbanks presented the national colors after delivering a "very stirring and emphatic address."
On June 20, 1861 the 2nd Vermont Regiment was mustered into federal service and Governor Fairbanks presented the national colors after delivering a "very stirring and emphatic address."
Date
1861
Subject
Extent
65 x 72 inches
Identifier
1870.001.013
Coverage
Philadelphia (Penn.)
Original Format
Repository
Vermont State Curator's Office, 2 Gov. Aiken Avenue,
Montpelier, VT 05633
Montpelier, VT 05633
Collection
Citation
Manufactured by Horstmann Brothers
, “2nd Vermont Infantry Regiment National Flag,” Digital Vermont: A Project of the Vermont Historical Society, accessed December 17, 2024, https://digitalvermont.org/items/show/120.