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3rd Regiment Provisional Cavalry, NY Volunteers | Standard | Civil War

By special order from the War Department, dated June 23, 1865, the 13th Regiment Cavalry, NY Volunteers and the 16th Regiment Cavalry, NY Volunteers consolidated to form the 3rd Regiment Provisional Cavalry, NY Volunteers. This blue silk presentation flag…

https://museum.dmna.ny.gov/flags/cavalry/3rd-regiment-provisional-cavalry-ny-volunteers-standard-civil-war

5th Regiment Cavalry, NY Volunteers | Flank Markers | Civil War

The 5th Regiment Cavalry, or "First Ira Harris Guard," mustered into service for three years during the late summer and fall of 1861. These blue silk flank markers date to the regiment’s initial three-year muster. Each flag features painted inscriptions a…

https://museum.dmna.ny.gov/flags/cavalry/5th-regiment-cavalry-ny-volunteers/5th-regiment-cavalry-ny-volunteers-flank-markers-civil-war

5th Regiment Cavalry, NY Volunteers | Flank Markers | Civil War

The 5th Regiment Cavalry, or "First Ira Harris Guard," mustered into service for three years during the late summer and fall of 1861. When the term expired, those entitled were discharged and the regiment continued in service as “Veteran Volunteers,” as i…

https://museum.dmna.ny.gov/flags/cavalry/5th-regiment-cavalry-ny-volunteers/5th-regiment-cavalry-ny-volunteers-flank-markers-civil-war-1

5th Regiment Cavalry, NY Volunteers | Standard | Civil War

In November 1861, Miss Mary Blake presented this embroidered silk regimental flag to the 5th Cavalry at Camp Scott, Staten Island. Senator Ira Harris gave the presentation address. The inscriptions are highlighted with darker coloring, and the unit’s nick…

https://museum.dmna.ny.gov/flags/cavalry/5th-regiment-cavalry-ny-volunteers/5th-regiment-cavalry-ny-volunteers-standard-civil