11NY-11 - Regimental Colors, 11th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry D-Day inexpensive

inexpensive

ensuring their formations remained effective despite the constant uncertainty of war

Horses remained invaluable where rough terrain

Their reputation was built upon rigorous training

Praetorian soldiers were trained to use such weapons with precision and discipline

11NY-11 - Regimental Colors, 11th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry D-Day inexpensiveThe 11th New York Volunteer Infantry ("First Fire Zouaves") used a unique, two sided white silk regimental color presented by the New York City Fire Department to Col. Elmer Ellsworth on April 29, 1861. Measuring approximately 65" x 76 1 2", it featured firefighting equipment, unit identification, and the slogan "The Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave".