56th New York Volunteer Infantry

(Courtesy New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs)

Flank marker, likely used by one of two artillery companies originally attached to the Tenth Legion. These artillery companies, along with two companies of cavalry, were detached from the 56th New York while the regiment was in Washington. They later became the 7th and 8th New York Independent batteries.

New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs

This Tenth Legion Artillery flank marker is clearly marked "7 BATTERY."

Letters, papers, other neat stuff	Original flank marker flags	The presidential election of 1864
More letters and papers	Letters of Pvt. Samuel Carr, Co. K	An unfortunate incident, 1865
More neat stuff	Typical day in the 56th in June 1863	Wrong side of the law: Courts-martial in the 56th

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