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251st Infantry

1959-1963 No DUI

https://museum.dmna.ny.gov/heraldry/nyarng-duis/251st-infantry

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

When the 5th Cavalry’s three-year muster expired in late 1864, the regiment continued in service as a “Veteran Volunteers.” This blue silk presentation flag dates to the unit’s service as veteran volunteers as indicated by the “N.Y.S.V.V.” in the upper ri…

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

6th Regiment Cavalry, NY Volunteers | Flank Marker | Civil War

This blue, silk flank marker carried by the 6th Regiment Cavalry has significant losses. Based upon comparisons to similar flags, this marker featured painted inscriptions, "N.Y.S.V." and 'CAVALRY." in addition to a red, oval shield painted in the center.

https://museum.dmna.ny.gov/flags/cavalry/6th-regiment-cavalry-ny-volunteers/6th-regiment-cavalry-ny-volunteers-flank-marker-civil-war

6th Regiment Cavalry, NY Volunteers | Flank Markers | Civil War

The 6th Regiment Cavalry mustered into service by company from September to December 1861. When the term expired, those entitled were discharged and the regiment continued in service as “Veteran Volunteers,” as indicated by the “N.Y.S.V.V.” on these blue …

https://museum.dmna.ny.gov/flags/cavalry/6th-regiment-cavalry-ny-volunteers/6th-regiment-cavalry-ny-volunteers-flank-markers-civil-war

6th Regiment Cavalry, NY Volunteers | Standard | Civil War

When the 6th Cavalry’s three-year muster expired in late 1864, the regiment continued in service as a “Veteran Volunteers.” This blue silk presentation flag dates to the unit’s service as veteran volunteers as indicated by the “N.Y.S.V.V.” in the upper-mo…

https://museum.dmna.ny.gov/flags/cavalry/6th-regiment-cavalry-ny-volunteers/6th-regiment-cavalry-ny-volunteers-standard-civil-war

Albany, Fort

Following the conquest of New Netherland in 1664, the territory that would later become New York State was ceded to the English. To maintain peace in Albany, Fort Frederick was constructed in 1676 to replace the then decaying Fort Orange. Fort Frederick…

https://museum.dmna.ny.gov/forts/albany

Alden, Fort

Fort Alden was constructed in 1778, in Cherry Valley, Ostego County, New York, and remained intact for only two years during the Revolutionary War. The facility was named for Colonel Ichabod Alden, who commanded the fortress. Alden, along with fifteen o…

https://museum.dmna.ny.gov/forts/alden

Amboy Ferry Post

Amboy Ferry Post, 1777, Staten Island. British fortifications on southwestern shore of Staten Island and garrisoned by three companies.

https://museum.dmna.ny.gov/forts/amboy

Amersfort Blockhouse

The Amersfoort Blockhouse was a Dutch fortification founded in 1630 and decommissioned in 1664. It was located in the flatlands of Brooklyn, in Kings County, New York. It is likely named for the Dutch city of Amersfoort, founded in 1259.

https://museum.dmna.ny.gov/forts/amersfort

7th Regiment Cavalry, NY Volunteers | Flank Marker | Civil War

This blue silk presentation marker features painted inscriptions and a center oval shield. “N.Y.S.V.” and “CAVALRY.” are in mirror image on the reverse. The top, fly, and bottom edges include 2.5” long, yellow-colored fringe made of cotton wrapped in silk…

https://museum.dmna.ny.gov/flags/cavalry/7th-regiment-cavalry-ny-volunteers/7th-regiment-cavalry-ny-volunteers-flank-marker-civil-war