American flags followed into several battles, including Gettysburg and Petersburg, by the 12th West Virginia Regiment during the Civil War. Each flag has 35 stars, the 35th star is for the new state of West Virginia.

Two Battle Scarred Flags of Twelfth West Virginia Regiment

Identifier:: 039052
Collection Number:: A&M 2600
Title:: Two Battle Scarred Flags of Twelfth West Virginia Regiment
Description:: American flags followed into several battles, including Gettysburg and Petersburg, by the 12th West Virginia Regiment during the Civil War. Each flag has 35 stars, the 35th star is for the new state of West Virginia.
Subjects:: Flags--United States., Civil War.
Corporate Names:: United States. Army. West Virginia Infantry Regiment, 12th (1862-1865)
Acquisition Method:: Acquired
Medium:: print
Projects:: West Virginia History OnView