Battle Flag of the 8TH REGIMENT Florida Volunteer Infantry
St. Andrew's cross design; square format.
Size: 44" x 47" (incomplete edge)
Bears unit designation: 8th FLA
Battle honors:
SHARPSBURG         FREDERICKSBURG
BRANDY         CHANCELLORSVILLE
BRISTOE         GETTYSBURG

Capture number: 410
Captured at Sailor's Creek on April 6, 1865 by Sergeant A.A. Clapp, 2nd
Ohio Cavalry, attached to the 3rd Cavalry Division, General George
Custer commanding.
Includes original wooden flag staff marked with capture number.
(Acc 871.4)


This flag has had conservation treatment.

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