11NY-11 - Regimental Colors, 11th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry D-Day Asked callers who they wished

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11NY-11 - Regimental Colors, 11th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry D-Day Asked callers who they wishedThe 11th New York Volunteer Infantry ("First Fire Zouaves") used a unique, two sided white silk regimental color presented by the New York City Fire Department to Col. Elmer Ellsworth on April 29, 1861. Measuring approximately 65" x 76 1 2", it featured firefighting equipment, unit identification, and the slogan "The Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave".