The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Battle Flag of the 18th North Carolina-- Part 2

The battleflag has the names of the following engagements written in white:

Cedar Run, Mechanicksville, Hanover, Manassas, Cold Harbor, Frazier's Farm, Ox Hill, Harper's Ferry are on the front.

On the back: Manassas Junction, Sharpsburg, Shephedstown, Malvern Hill.

Of interest, in early 1863, the five North Carolina regiments of the Branch-Lane Brigade received new battle flags which had battle honors painted in white instead of the usual blue or black. They were also on both sides.

Forward the Flag!! --Blockade-R