22nd Regiment Cavalry, NY Volunteers | Guidon | Civil War
Flag dimensions: 30 1/2" hoist X 45 1/2" fly.
(2006.0142)
This wool swallowtail guidon, made from two pieces of wool seamed along the horizontal center, features tan-colored, appliqued regimental designation and crossed sabres (in scabbards). A cream-colored, cotton strip, now detached, was folded over the flag's raw hoist edge for attachment to the staff.