Regiments 51 - 100

1985.105 Regimental Color Unknown v1p187
68th Infantry, Regimental Color. The 68th was formed in August 1862, nicknamed the "Scott Legion" because a large number of its officers had served under General Winfield Scott in the Mexican War. It was composed of men from Philadelphia county. Due to its condition, it does not appear to have been carried in battle and was probably received in 1864 or 1865. The regiment was mustered out of service in June 1865.

1985.106 National Color Unknown v1p186
68th Infantry, National Color. The 68th was formed in August 1862, nicknamed the "Scott Legion" because a large number of its officers had served under General Winfield Scott in the Mexican War. It was composed of men from Philadelphia county. Nothing is known of the history of this flag. The 68th was mustered out of service in June 1865.

1985.107 State Color Horstmann Brothers and Company v1p186
68th Infantry, State Color. The 68th was formed in August 1862, nicknamed the "Scott Legion" because a large number of its officers had served under General Winfield Scott in the Mexican War. It was composed of men from Philadelphia county. The regiment received its state color on October 23, 1862 while in Poolesville, MD. Corporal James McLarnon seized the flag at Gettysburg when its bearer was killed, and carried the flag until the regiment was mustered out of service in June 1865.