14th Tennessee Volunteers
The flag of the 1st Tenn. (provisional army) was the same, except for the substitution of 1 Tenn. in the center. Both flags were captured during Pickett's charge at Gettysburg. Size: 43" x 47"
- COLORS
Fields Red
Cross: Blue with white trim
Unit designation & stars: White
Battle honors: Blue
Border: White
7th Tennessee Volunteers
Union records claim that this flag was captured April 2, 1865 at Petersburg. Size: 81" x 53"
- COLORS
Canton: Blue
Bars: Alternating red, white, red
Stars: White
Unit Designation: Bright white letters trimmed red
Tennessee Brigade Flag
I assume this was carried when the brigade was consolidated with others during the last months of the war. No size is given, but it appears a little bit smaller than the flag of the 14th Tennessee.
- COLORS
Fields: Red
Cross: Blue trimmed white
Stars: White
Border: White on the staff side, orange on the other three
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