Philadelphia Light Horse (Reproduction)
First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry
This flag belongs to the First Troop, Philadelphia Light Horse also known as the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry (FTPCC). Founded in 1774, is the oldest continuously serving unit of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.
The colors are listed as: "Bright yellow field, silver fringe. Union Jack as in the Continental Colors; bay horse with a white star on the forehead on the crest; gold knot and radiating ribbons on a blue shield, silver ribbons below and on the border around the shield; silver letters L.H. (Light Horse). Supporters: a rosy-cheeked Indian, his kilt with gold and red feathers, red headdress, gold quiver with blue strap, buff moccasins; an angel with bluish wing, purple robe and golden trumpet."
The original Troop Flag, which was carried when the Troop was General George Washington's bodyguard, and also in the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, and Germantown, is in the Troop Museum at 23rd & Ranstead, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
This reproduction was made by Annin & Co., of New Jersy as part of their historical Americna flags.
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