10th Texas Infantry Regiment Wilson Guards 3x5 Flag

Description: 10th Texas Infantry Regiment Wilson Guards 3x5 Flag 10th Texas Infantry Regiment Wilson Guards 3x5 Flag 10th Texas Infantry Company D Wilson Guards Battle Flag The six companies of the 10th Texas Infantry were formed in the fall and winter of 1861 and made up of men from Anderson, Bosque, Coryell, Erath, Fannin, Freestone, Grimes, Harris, Johnson, Limestone, Milam, Parker, San Augustine, and Washington counties. The regiment was initially assigned to the Eastern District of the Department of Texas, and in May 1862, reassigned to the Trans-Mississippi Department. In August of that same year, it was transferred again to the Department of Arkansas where it became part of the 5000-man garrison at Fort Hindman in Arkansas Post to defend the fort. In January 1863, in what is known as the Battle of Arkansas Post, a 30,000-strong Union force, equipped with 13 ironclad gunboats and some 40 cannons, attacked the fort and forced the badly outnumbered Confederate defenders to surrender, as the walls of the fort were turned to rubble from the heavy artillery fire. Aside from the very few that were able to escape, the entire garrison was captured along with several regimental and company battle flags, including the battle flag of Company D of the 10th Texas Infantry. Three months later, most of the men from Arkansas Post were paroled on a prisoner exchange, including the men of the 10th Texas Infantry. Because of their diminished numbers, the 10th Texas Infantry, the 6th Texas Infantry, and the 15th Texas Cavalry were consolidated together on July, 16th 1863, and were designated as the 6th Texas Infantry and 15th Texas Cavalry. They were combined with six other units to comprise what became known as Granburys Brigade commanded by Brigadier General Hiram Granbury and assigned to Major General Patrick Cleburnes division in the Army of Tennessee. Granburys Brigade soon distinguished itself as one of the hardest fighting units in the Army of Tennesees best division participating in several major engagements such as Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, and Ringgold Gap in 1863. After Ringgold Gap, the 10th became an independent regiment again, but still with Cleburnes division, and fought in the Atlanta Campaign, and at the battles of Franklin and Nashville in 1864. They went on to fight in the battle of Averasborough and Bentonville in 1865. On April 9, 1865, The remnants of the 10th Texas Infantry were consolidated with the 6th and 7th Texas Infantry regiments and the 15th, 18th, 18th, 24th, and 25th cavalry regiments (dismounted). This newly consolidated unit was designated simply as the 1st Infantry Regiment. However, on April 26, 1865, the 10th Texas surrendered at Bennetts House, Durham Station, North Carolina along with the rest of the Army of Tennessee. There were very few men of the Tenth Texas left to surrender on that day. All of the units in the Army of Tennessee had very few men left serving in their respective regiments because of the terrible toll the Civil Wars last years took on the men. Although there is no known historical record of the exact number, it is doubtful that more than one hundred officers and enlisted men remained with the unit when it surrendered. Among the captured items from the battle of Arkansas Post was the 10th Texas Regiment’s “Wilson Guards” Company D flag, which came into the possession of Colonel William Mungen of the 57th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. After the war, Mungen became a U.S. Congressman from Ohio’s 5th congressional district. The flag has remained in the family all of this time. The flag was likely made by a group of Texas women and presented to them at the time of their mustering into the Confederate States Army. This is a reproduction of the 10th Texas Infantry Company D battle flag and has a vintage/aged finish. The actual dimensions and materials are not exactly the same as the original flag. The artwork is visible on both sides. The lettering reads right on one side only. One solid piece of printed, hemmed fabric Lightweight, 100-denier polyester that will fly nicely in the slightest breeze. Bright colors 4 rows of stitching on the fly end to prevent premature fraying Reinforced header with brass grommets Flag size: 3 x 5 Shipping USA Shipping cost:FREE USPS shipping to the USA! Delivery time:When you place your order, you will be agreeing to your package being shipped with the United States Postal Service (USPS). Our shipping team strives to ship orders within 2 business days but can take up to 4 business days during times of heavy order volume. If your order requires expedited shipping, please contact us before or immediately after placing your order, and we will be happy to make arrangements for you. Expedited orders may incur additional shipping and/or handling fees. Payment We accept the following payment methods: Immediate payment through eBay Please contact us if you have any questions.

Price: 12.51 USD

Location: Canton, Texas

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