ZFC1494
US // Irish-American Flag / Erin Go Bragh
Sub-collection: Veninga FlagsWritten on plaque : "Civil War" Irish Brigade Flag - Sons of Erin. Framed
These "Erin Go Bragh" flags were derived from flags carried by the Union Army's Irish Brigade and other similar Irish units which served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
They are based on design elements found on Irish flags, but not together. However, the harp, shamrock wreath and slogan were commonly combined by Irishmen in the US.
While derived from American Civil War flags, these were made for the post war civilian market for use in St. Patrick's Day parades.
This piece dates from the 1880-1920 period.
From the Louise Veninga Collection.
ZFC Noteworthy Flag
Item is Framed
No Description
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 20 |
| Length of Fly | 25 |
Frame | |
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| Is it framed? | yes |
| Frame Height | 25.5 |
| Frame Length | 28 |
| Comments on Frame | |
Stars | |
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| Are there stars on obverse? | no |
| Are there stars on reverse? | no |
Stripes | |
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| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | Maiden Harp of Ireland inside a demi-wreath of shamrocke above the wirds "ERIN GO BRAGH" |
Documentation | |
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| Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Drawings |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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Condition | |
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| Condition | Good |
| Damage | used, faded |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1880-1920 |