Description: This blue silk flag served as the regimental colors of the 4th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. The flag was manufactured in the United States between 1861 and 1865. The United States arms is painted in the flag's center. The arms consists of a bald eagle holding an olive branch in its right talon and a bundle of arrows in its left talon. The eagle holds in its beak a red scroll with the text "STONE RIVER." A shield emblazoned with red and white stripes and a blue upper portion is positioned on the eagle's breast. Superimposed over the shield in gold is the number "4." Eight gold-painted stars remain in a double-arc pattern above the arms. Due to deterioration some stars have been lost. Below the arms is a red painted banner with a gold border. Gold text in the banner reads: "4TH REG'T OHIO VOLUNTEER CAVALRY." The flag has gold fringe on its top, right, and bottom sides. The dimensions are 66 by 76 cm and the fabric is silk. 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: AL01857
Subjects: Flags--Ohio; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Flags--Ohio, Civil War, 1861-1865
Places: Ohio
 

Description: This rectangular United States flag of 17th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company H dates from 1863-1865. This flag is red, white and blue, with 35 painted stars. The flag is backed with white net. Mrs. B. S. Swingle of Columbus, Ohio, donated this flag to the Ohio Historical Society in 1931. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: H65512_001
Subjects: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Flags--Ohio, Civil War, 1861-1865; Ceremonial artifact; Communication artifacts
Places: Morgan County (Ohio)
 

Description: Battle Flags of the 4th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment, ca. 1864-1865. One flag lists Civil War battles that the regiment participated in, from Romney in 1862 to Cold Harbor in 1864. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL03356
Subjects: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Flags; Ohio History--Military Ohio
 

Description: This is a photograph of a guidon of the 88th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The text on flag reads: 88th O.V.I. It is a swallowtail flag with a square field of blue with 34 stars. The stars represent the states in the Union at the beginning of the Civil War. There are 12 stars in the inner circle, 18 in the outer circle and one in each corver View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL02042
Subjects: Flags--Ohio; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Military flags; Communication artifact; Ceremonial artifact
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This a photograph of a guidon of the 95th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The text on flag reads: 95 Ohio. The 95th O.V.I. was formed at Camp Chase in Columbus, Ohio on August 19, 1862 for a three year term. Their engagements were: Battle of Richmond, Vicksburg Campaign, Siege of Vicksburg May 19 & 22, Siege of Jackson, Battle of Brice's Crossroads, Battle of Nashville, and the Battle of Fort Blakely. They were mustered out on August 19, 1865 in Louisville, Kentucky. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL02060
Subjects: Flags--Ohio; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Military flags; Communication artifact; Ceremonial artifact
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This is a photograph of a painting of a Guidon of the 71st Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry. This is a swallowtail flag with a square blue field with 34 stars representing the number of states at the beginning of the Civil War. There are 12 stars in the inner circle, 18 in the outer circle and a star in each corner. The painting was done by Rob Needham. At the bottom is printed 71st Regiment Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL02483
Subjects: Flags--Ohio; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Ceremonial artifact; Communication artifact; Military flags
Places: 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 is a photograph of a painting of Guidon of the 88th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The text on flag reads: 88th O.V.I. It is a swallowtail flag with a square blue field with 34 stars. The stars represent the states of the Union at the beginning of the Civil War. There are 12 in the inner circle, 18 in the outer circle and one in each corner. The painting was done by Rob Nedham. At the bottom is printed "88th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry". View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL02500
Subjects: Flags--Ohio; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Ceremonial artifact; Communication artifact; Military flags
Places: Ohio
 

Description: This is a photograph of a guidon of the 22nd Independent Battery, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery. It is a swallowtail flag representing the 34 states of the union as of the beginning of the Civil War. The stars are on a blue square circle with 12 in the inner circle, 18 in the outer circle and one in each of the 4 corners. This flag is not cataloged. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL01826
Subjects: Flags--Ohio; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Ceremonial artifact; Communication artifact; Military flags
Places: Ohio
 

Description: This is a photograph of a guidon of the 25th Independent Battery, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery. This swallowtail flag with 34 stars represents the states of the union at the beginning of the Civil War. On the square field of blue, there are 12 stars in the inner circle, 18 stars in the outer circle and a star in each of the four corners. this photograph is not cataloged. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL01827
Subjects: Flags--Ohio; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Ceremonial artifact; Communication artifact; Military flags
Places: Ohio
 

Description: This is a painting of Guidon of the 95th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The text on flag reads: 95 Ohio. The 95th Ohio Volunteer Infantry was organized at Camp Chase in Columbus, Ohio on August 19, 1862 for a three year term. They were engaged in the following: Battle of Richmond, Vicksburg Campaign, Siege of Vicksburg May 19 & 22 assaults, Siege of Jackson, Battle of Brice's Crossroads, Battle of Nashville and the Battle of Fort Blakley. They were mustered out on August 19, 1865 in Louisville, Kentucky. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL02520
Subjects: Flags--Ohio; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Ceremonial artifact; Communication artifact; Military flags
Places: Columbus (Ohio; Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Guidon of the 13th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. Swallowtail flag measures 68 cm high by 101 cm wide. This swallowtail guidon of the national colors was used by the 13th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. The flag was manufactured in the United States between 1861 and 1863. The guidon has 34 gold-painted stars on a blue canton. The stars are arranged in a double-circle pattern with an additional star in each of the canton's four corners. The flag has thirteen alternating red and white stripes. A guidon flag, usually a swallowtail, is a type carried by artillery or cavalry company. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL01841
Subjects: Flags--Ohio; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Guidon; Flags--Ohio, Civil War, 1861-1865
Places: Ohio