1985.057
State Color
Evans and Hassall
v1p126
47th Infantry, First State Color. The 47th regiment was composed of men from Northampton, Lehigh, Northumberland, Juniata, Perry, Dauphin, Luzerne, and Berks counties. They were organized early in September 1861, and were presented the flag by Governor Curtin on September 20. After most of the men re-enlisted in the winter of 1863-1864, the flag was retired on May 11, 1865. The 47th was mustered out of service on January 9, 1866.
1985.058
State Color
Horstmann Brothers and Company
v1p127
47th Infantry, Second State Color. The 47th regiment was composed of men from Northampton, Lehigh, Northumberland, Juniata, Perry, Dauphin, Luzerne, and Berks counties. They were organized early in September 1861, and most of the men re-enlisted during the winter of 1863-1864. They were presented a second flag in the Spring of 1865. The 47th was mustered out of service on January 9, 1866.