Battle Flag of the 6th Florida Battalion, which later became the 9TH REGIMENT Florida Volunteer Infantry
St. Andrew's cross design; red leading edge; square format.
Size: 31" x 32"
Bears no unit designation.
Battle honor: OCEAN POND
Not captured; flag was retired from service with the 9th Florida
Regiment and sent to the governor of Florida on July 4, 1864.

The 6th Florida Battalion fought at the Battle of Olustee (Ocean Pond) on
February 20, 1864. The unit was later ordered to Virginia, where it was
reorganized as the 9th Florida Regiment and fought in the Battle of Cold
Harbor.
(Acc. 74.231.00.04)


This flag has had conservation treatment.

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