1st South Carolina Regiment of Rifles 3x5 Flag

Description: 1st South Carolina Regiment of Rifles 3x5 Flag 1st South Carolina Regiment of Rifles 3x5 Flag Orrs South Carolina Rifle Regiment Battle Flag The 1st South Carolina Rifles also known as Orrs Rifles was organized at Camp Pickens, Sandy Springs in July of 1861 by Colonel James Lawrence Orr and consisted of ten companies and a total of about 1500 men. Although they wore the green-trimmed dark blue uniforms typical of a rifle regiment, they were supplied with smoothbore muskets. Colonel Orr served as the regiments commander until January 29th, 1862 when he resigned his commission to serve in the Confederate States Senate. The regiment had seen no action by the time Orr left, but the name Orrs Rifles stuck throughout the war. First assigned to Sullivans Island defending Charleston Harbor, they were referred to as the Pound Cake Regiment in reference to their light-duty and they were so close to home that their families could bring them treats such as pound cakes. In April of 1862, the unit was transferred to Robert E. Lees Army of Northern Virginia (ANV) and in June was incorporated into Greggs Brigade, of A.P. Hills Division under Thomas J. Stonewall Jacksons Corps. Greggs Brigade consisted of the 1st, 12th, 13th, and 14th South Carolina Infantry regiments as well as Orrs South Carolina Rifles. While attached to the ANV, Orr’s Rifles became the first South Carolina regiment to change its enlistment from 12 months to “for the war”. They fought in nearly all of the major battles in the eastern theatre, including Mechanicsville, Seven Days Battles, Second Manassas, Harpers Ferry, Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, The Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, North Anna, Cold Harbor, Petersburg Siege, and the Appomattox Campaign as well as several other minor battles and skirmishes. During the war, the regiment lost 334 men killed, 201 dead from disease, and 791 wounded. General Robert E. Lee surrendered the ANV, including Orrs Rifles, at Appomattox Court House on 9 April 1865. At the time of surrender, the regiment comprised only 9 officers and 148 enlisted men left fit for duty. The regimental flag was made by Mrs. Alexander Mazyck and Mrs. Ellison Capers and presented to the men on October 4th, 1861. The blue field, crescent, and palmetto were made from silk dresses belonging to the two women. Upon being presented with the flag, Colonel Orr was quoted as saying to the color sergeant I know this flag will never trail the dust until its folds cover your body. This is a reproduction of the 1st South Carolina Regiment of Rifles battle flag and is intended to look as the flag would have appeared in 1861. Not as it appears today. The actual dimensions and material are not exactly the same as the original flag. Made of 100-denier printed polyester which is a very lightweight material with artwork that is visible on both sides of the flag. 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.

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Location: Canton, Texas

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