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This is the original cavalry guidon flown by Company M of the 2nd
Massachusetts Cavalry. The oil painted laurel wreath surrounds
block U.S. with a star device and C circumscribing a block M in center. The
guidon's overall dimensions are 30" X 40". It is surrounded by gold fringe.
The guidon was one of four California Battalion company flags presented in March of 1863 when
they departed San Francisco. The presenter was Daniel Norcross, a local regalia supplier. When the four companies arrived in Boston, they
were re-designated E, F, L, and M with C Co., receiving the "M"
designation,
thus clarifying the presence of both the C and M devices on the guidon. |
