Robeson-Cumberland-Sampson County NcArchives Military Records.....McKethan, Col Hector 
Civilwar 51st North Carolina Troops
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Sketch Of The Battle Flag Of The 51st North Carolina Troops
Here is a detailed description of the battle flag that was carried by the 51st 
North Carolina Troops during the late War Between The States.  Provided in 
memory of the late Mr. Howard Michael Madaus, who worked so hard to preserve 
information on Confederate Battle Flags.

Statistics of the flag:

Battle Honors are painted in black block letters, 1 " high on obverse only

Unit Numbers are painted in yellow figures, 1 3/4" high on obverse only, above 
the center star

Field is red

Cross is dark blue, 5" - 5 1/2" wide

Edge is white, 3/4" wide

Stars (13) are white, 5 pointed, each 5" in diameter

Border is white, 2 1/4" wide

Material is bunting with exception of the edge and stars which are cotton

Method of attachment are three whipped eyelets piercing the white canvas 
heading, 2 1/4" wide

Star separation is, center first: 8 3/4"; center-2nd: 17 1/2"; center 3rd; 26 
1/2"


Additional Comments:
Man of the men of Robeson County and surrounding counties filled the ranks of 
the 51st North Carolina Troops.

Photo: http://www.usgwarchives.net/nc/robeson/photos/military/civilwar/other/mckethan579mt.jpg

File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/robeson/military/civilwar/other/mckethan579mt.txt

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