Regiments 51 - 100

1985.113 Regimental Color Unknown v1p199
73rd Infantry, Regimental Color. The 73rd regiment, known as the "Pennsylvania Legion", was organized in August 1861. It was composed of men from Philadelphia and Lancaster counties. A piece of mourning crepe in honor of President Lincoln is still attached to the flag, suggesting that it was carried sometime in 1865. The regiment was mustered out of service on July 14, 1865.

1985.114 State Color Evans and Hassall v1p199
73rd Infantry, Second State Color. The 73rd regiment, known as the "Pennsylvania Legion," was organized in August 1861. It was composed of men from Philadelphia and Lancaster counties. It received its second state color in February 1865. They were mustered out on July 14, 1865.

1985.115 State Color Horstmann Brothers and Company v1p198
73rd Infantry, First State Color. The 73rd regiment, known as the "Pennsylvania Legion," was organized in August 1861. It was composed of men from Philadelphia and Lancaster counties. They received the first state color on March 5, 1862. During the Second Battle of Manassas on August 30, 1862, five color-bearers were shot down, and the flag was captured, however it was recaptured the same day. At the Battle of Chattanooga, Color-Sergeant Charles Wendler tore the state color from its staff and gave it t