59th Regiment NY Volunteer Infantry | Flank Marker | Civil War
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Flag dimensions: 19 1/2" hoist X 25 1/4" fly.
(2002.0064)
This cream-colored silk flank marker carried by the 59th Regiment NY Volunteer Infantry features 1” long metallic bullion fringe and an embroidered inscription, “59th Regt / N.Y.S.V." The inscription includes brown and black-colored silk embroidered highlights. Approximately 70% of the flag's surface area is stained from particulate soil.