Description: On the left is a Wool bunting Stars and Stripes bearing 34 stars in rows of 7-7-6-7-7. On the right is a gold silk guidon taken to battle by the 1st Ohio Volunteer Heavy Artillery. A horizontal line divides flag. Above the live are two crossed cannons and below it is the text: "LADY FLINT". These flags were not cataloged. The 117th Ohio Volunteer Infantry was mustered on September 15, 1862. The regiment was later reorganized as the 1st Ohio Volunteer Heavy Artillery on May 2, 1863. Companies from the regiment performed service in Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina before mustering out in Knoxville, Tennessee, on July 25, 1865. Ohio battle flags were on display at the Ohio Statehouse until the 1960s, when the state formed a committee to oversee the efforts to restore the fragile flags. Some of the battle flags were on display on the Plaza Level of the Ohio Historical Society from 1970 until 1989. For conservation reasons, the flags have been in storage since 1989. In the 1960s, the collection was photographed and commercial artist Robert Needham painted illustrations of many Civil War flags. Photographs of the flags and the paintings are now part of the society's archival collections. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL01806
Subjects: Ceremonial artifact; Communication artifact; Military flags; Flags--Ohio, Civil War, 1861-1865; 1st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Heavy Artillery; Statehouse--Ohio; Textile--silk; Textile--wool;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio); Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: These flags are the flank marker and guidon of the 1st Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, Battery C. At Left: This Stars and Stripes guidon was taken into battle by Battery C of the 1st O.V.L.A. Its blue canton bears 35 stars in a grid of 7 rows in 5 columns. At Right: Below crossed cannons, red text on a gold field reads: LADY BARNETT. A horizontal line runs through the middle of the flag separating them. This flag was manufactured in the United States between 1861 and 1865. The regiment was called upon April 21, 1861 in a letter to Colonel James Barnett from the Governor, William Dennison. Each Battery of the 1st has its own history and operated independently in battle. Their initial appointment was for three months, though most re-entered upon completion. Battery C was quickly appointed to another 3 year campaign at Camp Dennison near Cincinnati and mustered into service on September 9, 1861. Major engagements in which the battery took part include Mill Springs, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, the Atlanta Campaign and Sherman's March to the Sea. The battery was mustered out at Camp Cleveland on June 15, 1865. Ohio battle flags were on display at the Ohio Statehouse until the 1960s, when the state formed a committee to oversee the efforts to restore the fragile flags. Some of the battle flags were on display on the Plaza Level of the Ohio Historical Society from 1970 until 1989. For conservation reasons, the flags have been in storage since 1989. In the 1960s, the collection was photographed and commercial artist Robert Needham painted illustrations of many Civil War flags. Photographs of the flags and the paintings are now part of the society's archival collections. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL01812
Subjects: Ceremonial artifact; Communication artifact; Military flags; Flags--Ohio, Civil War, 1861-1865; 1st Regiment, Battery C, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery; Statehouse--Ohio;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This is a photograph of two guidons of the 1st Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery. At left is the Stars and Stripes guidon that was taken into battle by an unknown Battery of the 1st O.V.L.A. Its blue canton bears 34 stars in rows of 7-7-6-7-7. The represents the states of the Union at the beginning of the Civil War. At the right, below crossed cannons is red text on a gold field reading, "LADY CLEVLAND". A horizontal line runs through the middle of the flag separating it horizontally. This flag was manufactured in the United States before 1861. These flags have not been cataloged. The regiment was called upon April 21, 1861 in a letter to Colonel James Barnett from the Governor, William Dennison. Each Battery of the 1st has its own history and operated independently in battle. Their initial appointment was for three months, though most returned for a 3-5 year campaign Ohio battle flags were on display at the Ohio Statehouse until the 1960s, when the state formed a committee to oversee the efforts to restore the fragile flags. Some of the battle flags were on display on the Plaza Level of the Ohio Historical Society from 1970 until 1989. For conservation reasons, the flags have been in storage since 1989. In the 1960s, the collection was photographed and commercial artist Robert Needham painted illustrations of many Civil War flags. Photographs of the flags and the paintings are now part of the society's archival collections. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL01813
Subjects: Flags--Ohio; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; 1st Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery; Military flags; Communication artifact; Ceremonial artifact
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This pennant shows the Brigade Colors of the 73rd Infantry Brigade, 37th Infantry Division. The blue swallowtail shaped flag measures 142 cm high by 158 cm wide. The white numbers, 73 and 37 are machine sewn applique. Ohio battle flags were on display at the Ohio Statehouse until the 1960s, when the state formed a committee to oversee the efforts to restore the fragile flags. Some of the battle flags were on display on the Plaza Level of the Ohio Historical Society from 1970 until 1989. For conservation reasons, the flags have been in storage since 1989. In the 1960s, the collection was photographed and commercial artist Robert Needham painted illustrations of many Civil War flags. Photographs of the flags and the paintings are now part of the society's archival collections View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL02216
Subjects: Flags--Ohio; World War, 1914-1918; Military flags; Ceremonial artifact; Communication artifact
Places: Ohio
 

Description: These two flags belonged to Ohio men held in Confederate prison camps during the Civil War. It is possible that one or both of the flags belonged to the Franklin County Ex-Prisoners of War Association. One flag is blue with gold fringe. Painted on each side is a shield with a brown background and gold border, beneath which is a scroll bearing text. On the front, the shield features an eagle and the text "We can forgive but never forget." On the back, an eagle perches on a soldier's camp roll and rucksack with crossed bayonets behind it. Below, connected by three chain links, is a hand-painted image of a dog attacking a ragged man on the ground, symbolizing the soldiers' horrific experiences in Confederate prisons. Beneath the shield is a scroll bearing the words "Death before Dishonor." The flag is 52 by 59 inches (132 by 150 cm). The second flag, the national colors of the United States with gold fringe, bears the names of Confederate prison camps that held Union soldiers. Among the camps were Andersonville, Libby, and Cahaba. It has 38 gold painted stars arranged in a double-circle pattern with three stars in the middle and one in each corner. The flag measures 57.48 by 71.65 inches (146 by 182 cm). Ohio battle flags were on display at the Ohio Statehouse until the 1960s, when the state formed a committee to oversee efforts to restore the fragile flags. Some of the battle flags were on display on the plaza level of the Ohio History Center from 1970 until 1989. For conservation reasons, the flags have been in storage since 1989. In the 1960s, the collection was photographed and commercial artist Robert Needham painted illustrations of many Civil War flags. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: Om1330_1637692_001
Subjects: Military Ohio; Civil War; Prisoners of war; Flags; Eagles
Places: Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This is a photograph of a painting by Rob Needham of a swallowtail silk guidon of the national colors which was used by the 40th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The flag was manufactured in the United States between 1861 and 1863. There are 34 painted stars arranged in concentric circles with an additional star in each of the blue canton's four corners. The flag has thirteen alternating red and white stripes. The original flag measured 64 by 80 cm. The 40th Ohio Volunteer Infantry was organized at Camp Chase in Columbus, Ohio, and mustered into service on December 7, 1861. Major engagements in which the regiment took part include Middle Creek, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, the Atlanta Campaign, and Franklin. On December 10, 1864, after the battle of Franklin, the regiment was consolidated with the 51st Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Ohio battle flags were on display at the Ohio Statehouse until the 1960s, when the state formed a committee to oversee the efforts to restore the fragile flags. Some of the battle flags were on display on the Plaza Level of the Ohio Historical Society from 1970 until 1989. For conservation reasons, the flags have been in storage since 1989. In the 1960s, the collection was photographed and commercial artist Robert Needham painted illustrations of many Civil War flags. Photographs of the flags and the paintings are now part of the society's archival collections. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL02412
Subjects: Ceremonial artifact; Communication artifact; Military flags; Flags--Ohio; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Textile--silk; United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 45th (1862-1865)
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This is a photograph of a painting by Rob Needham of a swallowtail silk guidon of the national colors which was used by the 40th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The flag was manufactured in the United States between 1861 and 1863. There are 34 painted stars arranged in concentric circles with an additional star in each of the blue canton's four corners. The flag has thirteen alternating red and white stripes. The flag measures 67 by 85 cm. The 40th Ohio Volunteer Infantry was organized at Camp Chase in Columbus, Ohio, and mustered into service on December 7, 1861. Major engagements in which the regiment took part include Middle Creek, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, the Atlanta Campaign, and Franklin. On December 10, 1864, after the battle of Franklin, the regiment was consolidated with the 51st Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Ohio battle flags were on display at the Ohio Statehouse until the 1960s, when the state formed a committee to oversee the efforts to restore the fragile flags. Some of the battle flags were on display on the Plaza Level of the Ohio Historical Society from 1970 until 1989. For conservation reasons, the flags have been in storage since 1989. In the 1960s, the collection was photographed and commercial artist Robert Needham painted illustrations of many Civil War flags. Photographs of the flags and the paintings are now part of the society's archival collections. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL02413
Subjects: Ceremonial artifact; Communication artifact; Military flags; Flags--Ohio; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Textile--silk; United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 40th (1861-1864)
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This is a photograph of the fragments of a guidon of the 71st Ohio Volunteer Infantry. It is a swallowtail flag with a square blue field with 34 stars. The stars represent the states in the Union at the beginning of the Civil War. The inner circle has 12 stars, the outer circle has 18 stars and there is a star in each corner. Ohio battle flags were on display at the Ohio Statehouse until the 1960s, when the state formed a committee to oversee the efforts to restore the fragile flags. Some of the battle flags were on display on the Plaza Level of the Ohio Historical Society from 1970 until 1989. For conservation reasons, the flags have been in storage since 1989. In the 1960s, the collection was photographed and commercial artist Robert Needham painted illustrations of many Civil War flags. Photographs of the flags and the paintings are now part of the society's archival collections. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL02024
Subjects: Ceremonial artifact; Communication artifact; Military flags; Flags--Ohio; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Textile--silk; United States. Army. Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 71st
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This is a painting of Guidon of the 71st Ohio Volunteer Infantry. It is a swallowtail flag with a square blue field. There are 34 stars in the field, representing the states of the Union at the beginning of the Civil War. The inner circle has twelve stars, the outer circle has eighteen stars and there is a star in each corner. The painting was done by Rob Needham. At the bottom of the painting is printed "71st Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Ohio battle flags were on display at the Ohio Statehouse until the 1960s, when the state formed a committee to oversee the efforts to restore the fragile flags. Some of the battle flags were on display on the Plaza Level of the Ohio Historical Society from 1970 until 1989. For conservation reasons, the flags have been in storage since 1989. In the 1960s, the collection was photographed and commercial artist Robert Needham painted illustrations of many Civil War flags. Photographs of the flags and the paintings are now part of the society's archival collections. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL02482
Subjects: Ceremonial artifact; Communication artifact; Military flags; Flags--Ohio; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Textile--silk; United States. Army. Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 71st
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Two guidons taken into battle by the 1st Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, Battery D. Right: A red field is divided horizontally by a red line. Above are two crossed cannons, below is the text LADY HAYWARD Left: A silk swallowtail Stars and Stripes guidon once bore 35 gold stars: 11 in inner circle, 20 in outer circle, and four in each of the canton's four corners. The regiment was called upon April 21, 1861 in a letter to Colonel James Barnett from the Governor, William Dennison. Each Battery of the 1st has its own history and operated independently in battle. Their initial appointment was for three months, though most served an additional campaign for three to five years. Battery D was quickly appointed to another 3 year campaign at Camp Dennison near Cincinnati and mustered into service in December 1861. Major engagements in which the battery took part include Major engagements in which the battery took part include Shiloh, the siege of Knoxville, the Atlanta Campaign, Franklin and Nashville. The battery was mustered out at Camp Cleveland on July 15, 1865. Ohio battle flags were on display at the Ohio Statehouse until the 1960s, when the state formed a committee to oversee the efforts to restore the fragile flags. Some of the battle flags were on display on the Plaza Level of the Ohio Historical Society from 1970 until 1989. For conservation reasons, the flags have been in storage since 1989. In the 1960s, the collection was photographed and commercial artist Robert Needham painted illustrations of many Civil War flags. Photographs of the flags and the paintings are now part of the society's archival collections. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL01818
Subjects: Ceremonial artifact; Communication artifact; Military flags; Flags--Ohio, Civil War, 1861-1865; 1st Regiment, Battery D, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery; Statehouse--Ohio; Textile--silk;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio); Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: This silk Stars and Stripes guidon with gold fringe was taken into battle by Battery B of the 1st Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery. Its blue canton bears 36 painted gold stars in a grid of 6 columns and 6 rows. Text on flag reads: Presented by officers of 1st Brig. 2nd Div. 21st Corps. To Standart's Ohio Battery; Wild Cat, Mill Springs, Chaplin Hills, Stone River, Chickamauga, Chattanooga. The regiment was called upon April 21, 1861 in a letter to Colonel James Barnett from the Governor, William Dennison. Each Battery of the 1st has its own history and operated independently in battle. Their initial appointment was for three months, though most served an additional campaign for three to five years. Battery B was quickly appointed to another 3 year campaign at Camp Dennison near Cincinnati and mustered into service on September 9, 1861. Major engagements in which the battery took part include Mill Springs, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, the Atlanta Campaign and Sherman's March to the Sea. The battery was mustered out at Camp Cleveland on June 15, 1865. Ohio battle flags were on display at the Ohio Statehouse until the 1960s, when the state formed a committee to oversee the efforts to restore the fragile flags. Some of the battle flags were on display on the Plaza Level of the Ohio Historical Society from 1970 until 1989. For conservation reasons, the flags have been in storage since 1989. In the 1960s, the collection was photographed and commercial artist Robert Needham painted illustrations of many Civil War flags. Photographs of the flags and the paintings are now part of the society's archival collections. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL01823
Subjects: Ceremonial artifact; Communication artifact; Military flags; Flags--Ohio, Civil War, 1861-1865; 1st Regiment, Battery B, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery; Statehouse--Ohio; Textile--silk;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio); Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: This silk Stars and Stripes guidon was taken into battle by Battery G of the 1st Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery. Its blue canton bears 34 stars in a configuration of 5-6-6-6-6-5 rows. 30 cm long streamers of red an white are attached by a straight pin to the top of the canton. Text on flag reads: Battery. G 1ST RGT. OVA; Battle of Shiloh; Battle of Stone River; Chickamauga; Chattanooga. The regiment was called upon April 21, 1861 in a letter to Colonel James Barnett from the Governor, William Dennison. Each Battery of the 1st has its own history and operated independently in battle. Their initial appointment was for three months, though most served an additional campaign for three to five years. Battery G was quickly appointed to another 3 year campaign at Camp Dennison near Cincinnati and mustered into service on December 17, 1861. Major engagements in which the battery took part include Shiloh, Stones River, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Franklin and Nashville. The battery was mustered out at Camp Cleveland on August 31, 1865. Ohio battle flags were on display at the Ohio Statehouse until the 1960s, when the state formed a committee to oversee the efforts to restore the fragile flags. Some of the battle flags were on display on the Plaza Level of the Ohio Historical Society from 1970 until 1989. For conservation reasons, the flags have been in storage since 1989. In the 1960s, the collection was photographed and commercial artist Robert Needham painted illustrations of many Civil War flags. Photographs of the flags and the paintings are now part of the society's archival collections. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL01824
Subjects: Ceremonial artifact; Communication artifact; Military flags; Flags--Ohio, Civil War, 1861-1865; 1st Regiment, Battery G, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery; Statehouse--Ohio; Textile--silk;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio); Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)