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9th Cavalry Fort Robinson Flag. ...
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9th Cavalry Fort Robinson Flag. 24" x 18" (sight), Fort Robinson, Nebraska; circa 1889-1890. The Regiment, nicknamed the "Buffalo Soldiers" by the Native Americans, was one of the first cavalry regiments for black soldiers. They were stationed at Fort Robinson from 1885 to 1898 and participated in multiple battles in the Indian Wars during the latter half of the 19th Century. This 42-star flag dates from the Ghost Dance War, the Ninth's time at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, and their participation at Wounded Knee. Probable ownership signature of "Lochut" directly below the canton. We could locate only two other auction records for 19th Century Buffalo Soldier flags, including a record for a later Spanish American War example that sold earlier this year. Framed to the overall size of 27.5" x 21.5". Not examined outside of the frame.Condition: Minor staining. A small area with three minor holes measuring approximately .25" each at lower left. Small area with pulled thread at center.
Auction Info
2022 October 19 Historic African Americana Signature® Auction #6248 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
October, 2022
19th
Wednesday
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