2nd South Carolina Cavalry Company "D" 3x5 Guidon Flag

Description: 2nd South Carolina Cavalry Company "D" 3x5 Guidon Flag 2nd South Carolina Cavalry Company "D" 3x5 Guidon Flag Company D McKewns Cavalry or Wassa Massaw Rangers Guidon-Style Flag The 2nd South Carolina Cavalry Regiment was formed by consolidating Hamptons Legion Cavalry Battalion and the 4th South Carolina Cavalry Battalion during the summer of 1862. After consolidation, they went on to fight in the battles of Antietam, Fredricksburg, Brandy Station, Hanover, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and Cold Harbor along with several other minor battles and skirmishes while attached to the Army of Northern Virginia. In July of 1864, the cavalry regiment was transferred to the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, and then to the Department of North Carolina in January of 1865. The 2nd South Carolina Cavalry fought in the Second Battle of Ft. Fischer January 13th 15th. Then they were transferred once again to the Army of Tennessee and fought at the Battle of Durhams Station where they surrendered on April, 26th, 1865 with the rest of Johnstons Army of Tennessee. There were 14 officers and 224 enlisted men present and fit for duty at the time of surrender. About the Company D Guidon This is the cavalry guidon of Company D of the 2nd South Carolina Cavalry Regiment also known as McKewns Cavalry, Wassamassaw Cavalry, or the Wassa Massaw Rangers. The original flag was made of blue silk in the standard forked guidon shape featuring the South Carolina crescent and palmetto. The design is also inscribed with the Latin phrase Dum Spiro Spero which means While I Breathe. This is a reproduction of the 2nd South Carolina Cavalry Company D Guidon with an aged, antiqued finish intended to look like the preserved flag does today. Not as it would have appeared during the Civil War. The actual dimensions and materials are not exactly the same as the original flag. Made of printed 100 denier polyester which is a light material that will fly easily in a light breeze. The artwork is visible on both sides of the flag. 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 2 rows of stitching around the outside edge of the flag 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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