In the spring of 1863, the Army of the Potomac issued badges for its entire corps, and on March 21, 1863, the 1st Army Corps, under General Joseph Hooker, issued an announcement designating the sphere as its emblem. They usually had an ensign designed by the commanders themselves which came to be the symbol for the division. Inscription on hoist reads "1 ARMY CORPS 2 DIV HORSTMANN/PHILADELPHIA." General Description: First Army Corps, Army of the Potomac The flags of 1862 represent specific commands and served as tactical signals. Hand-stitched cord casing in pole sleeve. Hand-stitched pole sleeve, reinforced corner patches, and central appliqued motif. Pole sleeve is constructed of unbleached fabric, most likely cotton canvas. Two small squares of darker blue fabric on the corners next to the hoist. Blue field with large white sphere applique. Horstmann & Sons ID Number AF.25232Y catalog number 25232Y accession number 64127 Data Source National Museum of American Historyĭesignating Flag, 2nd Division, 1st Army Corps Description Physical Description: Rectangular flag. Location Currently not on view date made ca 1860-1865 maker William H. This remained the emblem for the corps until they merged with the 5th Army Corps in March of 1864. General Description: First Army Corps, Army of the Potomac The flags of 1862 represent specific commands and served as tactical signals. Inscription on hoist: 1 ARMY CORPS 2 Div Brig HORSTMANN/PHILADELPHIA Stamped on hoist. Cord is still in casing on the hoist end. Hand-stitched flat fell seam on single layer central motif inset and on cord casing in hoist. Machine-stitched flat fell panel seams and turned under hems on the top and bottom of the flag. Blue field with red stripe on hoist edge white sphere applique in center of blue field. date made ca 1864 ID Number 1982.0379.01 accession number 1982.0379 catalog number 1982.0379.01 Data Source National Museum of American Historyĭesignating Flag, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 1st Army Corps Description Physical Description: Wool bunting pennant flag. The unit fought primarily in Louisiana with three other regiments of colored troops and a larger force of Union volunteers. The unit was organized Apand mustered out of service on March 14, 1866. General History In June 1863 the Louisiana Native Guards became part of the Corps d’Afrique, and in 1864 soldiers from that corps formed the 84th Infantry Regiment, U.S. Inscribed on the flag are Port Hudson, where the Louisiana Native Guards and the Corps d'Afrique fought before the 84th formed, as well as four battles in which the regiment took part during the Red River Campaign and an engagement in Texas at war's end.
The red stripes bear the regiment's name and number. Specific History This flag belonged to the 84th Infantry Regiment, United States Colored Troops. United States Colored Troops Flag Description Physical Description Red, white, and blue silk flag. Location Currently not on view date made 1824 associated date 1862-02- 25 ID Number AF.32605 catalog number 32605 accession number 69281 Data Source National Museum of American History
#FLAG TWO BLUE STRIPES ONE WHITE DRIVER#
On that day Driver uncovered the flag, marched through the streets to the capitol building, climbed to its dome, and hoisted the flag for all to see. Grant captured Fort Donelson and occupied Nashville. Old Glory remained in the quilt until Februwhen Ulysses S. When Tennessee seceded from the Union, Driver had the foresight to hide the flag and had his daughter conceal it inside a quilt, which was overlooked in numerous raids on his house. He even updated the flag in 1861 to reflect thirty-four stars and added an anchor in the corner to indicate his sea service. When he gave up seafaring and moved inland to Nashville, Tennessee in 1837, Driver continued to display the flag proudly by hanging it from a locust tree. The flag would accompany Driver on his numerous voyages around the world. Old Glory flag Description The name "Old Glory" was loudly proclaimed in 1824 by Captain William Driver as he hoisted the flag given to him as a birthday present.
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