7th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry
SC-122-90: Silk national ▪ Dimensions: 27” x 33”
Description:
This swallowtail silk national flag has stars that are arranged in two concentric circles, but it is difficult to determine the number of stars because the canton is very fractured and twisted. There is a lot of loss along the fly edge. The hoist edge was fashioned into a sleeve for attachment to the staff. An additional piece of fabric was used to reinforce the sleeve.
The staff, which measures 96.5” by .5” is topped by a spade shaped finial.
Adoption:
July 20, 1995 - 7th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry, Company F, National Civil War Association
7th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry
SC-123-90: Wool regimental ▪ Dimensions: 32” x 38” ▪ Fringe
Description:
This swallowtail wool flag has red wool on top and white wool on the bottom. A light blue applique of crossed sabers is sewn to the center and an applique “7” above and “MICH” below. A blue colored fringe is attached to the top, bottom, and fly edge. The hoist edge has a red reinforcing tape.
The staff, which measures 93.5” by 1.25”, is lacking a finial but has a flange where a finial would have attached. The staffs of flags returned to the state at the 1866 Detroit ceremony marking the end of the war all bear identical brass plaques. The brass plaque reads in Spencerian script “7th Mich. Cavalry”.
Adoption:
September 23, 1993 - 7th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry, Company F, National Civil War Association
August 9, 1998 - Barry County Historical Society
7th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry
SC-131-90: Silk regimental ▪ Dimensions: 30” x 28” ▪ Silk Fringe: 2.25”
Description:
This silk regimental flag is painted with the federal eagle with thirteen painted stars above. Below the eagle is a painted red ribbon with a gold outline that features the regimental designation. It reads “MICHIGAN SEVENTH CAVALRY.” The silk is fractured particularly in the top half of the flag. A gold-colored silk fringe is attached to the top, bottom, and fly edge. The hoist edge was fashioned into a sleeve for attachment to the staff. An additional reinforcing material was used to strengthen the sleeve.
The staff, which measures 97.25” by 1.25” is missing a finial. The staffs of flags returned to the state at the 1866 Detroit ceremony marking the end of the war all bear identical brass plaques. The brass plaque reads in Spencerian script “7th Mich. Cavalry”.
In 2009 the flag was conserved by Fran Faile at The Henry Ford. The flag was carefully cleaned to remove surface dust. Detached pieces were then realigned and areas that were particularly wrinkled were humidified. The flag was then encapsulated between two layers of Stabiltex material.
Adoption:
December 21, 1994 - 7th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry, Company F, National Civil War Association
November 15, 2008 - Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America
December 19, 2022 - Jim and Sue Williams