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17th Regiment
NY Volunteer Infantry
Regimental Color
75” hoist x 81 1/4” fly
Civil War

17th Infantry Regimental Color

The "Westchester Chasseurs" received the regimental color seen here on June 17, 1861, at Camp Washington from patriotic ladies of Westchester County. Painted in the center is the Arms of the State of New York. The regiment's designation is painted above and below the Arms. The other side of the flag includes the Arms of the United States painted in the center with the same painted inscriptions. Metallic bullion fringe lines three sides. (2007.0045)

 

New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs: Military History
Last modified: August 31, 2009
URL: http://www.dmna.state.ny.us/historic/btlflags/infantry/17thInfReg2004.0098.htm

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