Piece of Flag Used by the Corps d'Afrique, 79th Regiment, United States Colored Troops, 1861-1865
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Artifact Overview
The Corps d'Afrique was a regiment of African-American soldiers created in June 1863, from three regiments of the recently formed Louisiana Native Guard. Although the men fought bravely, poor treatment by fellow Union soldiers and difficult field conditions contributed to the dissolution of this unit in April 1864. These fragments are said to be pieces of the Corps' regimental flag.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Flag
Date Made
1861-1865
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
2000.124.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cotton (Fiber)
Linen (Material)
Color
Blue
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3.75 in (Mat size: 14")
Width: 6 in (Mat size : 11")
Inscriptions
Handwritten in brown (faded) ink :
Piece of our Flag / J.D. Brooker / Corps d' Afrique 79th Regiment of Infantry
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