Glorieta Battle flag

From the exhibition:
Fading Memories: Echoes of the Civil War

New Mexico History Museum

34-Star Union Flag, 1861

Courtesy History Colorado, WR.1104

Photo by Blair Clark

On August 18, 1861, the Ladies of Denver presented this flag to the recently formed First Colorado Infantry, Company D. Each applique star was stitched by hand. The flag and its bearer advanced to New Mexico and served at the Battle of Glorieta. Though beaten and battered, the flag was returned to its home in Colorado. Michael Ivory, one of its color-bearers, held onto the piece, which was later donated to the Colorado Historical Society.


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