ZFC Item Section - U.S. Regimental Color - 75th Infantry WWI, 1917.

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Exhibition Copy	First Presidio Exhibit (ZFC1439) United States Army Model Of 1903 Infantry Regimental Color, 75th United States Infantry Date: About 1918 Medium: Embroidered on silk Comment: Throughout the nineteenth century, the United States Army carried a blue flag with the coat-of-arms of the United States at the center of each of its infantry regiments. During the nineteenth century the figure that the eagle in the U.S. coat-of-arms followed was an informal, realistic looking flying eagle. In 1903, however, the Army adopted a new outline for the eagle in the coat-of-arms. Instead of the free flying eagle, the new pattern took on the rather rigid European-style heraldic eagle design that we still see on the US coat-of-arms today. During the nineteenth century, the U.S. Quartermasters Department had great difficulty employing sufficient embroiderers to work the coat-of-arms on its flags. Therefore, oil painted renditions of the arms would often substitute. When the Army entered the twentieth century, the regulations for embroidered devices were enforced. This color was embroidered for the 75th United States Infantry, which was attached to the 13th Division during World War I. Provenance: Acquired by the Zaricor Flag Collection (ZFC1439) in 1997 from the U.S. Army Ranger Museum Collection of New York City. The exhibition text was written by Howard Michael Madaus, Exhibition Director of the ZFC's Flag Center, utilizing Zaricor Flag Collection archives. Second Presidio Exhibit, 2003 - GALLERY VI (ZFC1439) United States Army 1903 Model Regimental Color, 75th U.S. Infantry Comment: Throughout the nineteenth century, the United States Army carried a blue flag with the coat-of-arms of the United States at the center of each of its infantry regiments. During the nineteenth century the figure that the eagle in the U.S. coat-of-arms followed was an informal, realistic looking flying eagle. In 1903, however, the Army adopted a new outline for the eagle in the coat-of-arms. Instead of the free flying eagle, the new pattern took on the rather rigid European-style heraldic eagle design that we still see on the US coat-of-arms today. During the nineteenth century, the U.S. Quartermasters Department had great difficulty employing sufficient embroiderers to work the coat-of-arms on its flags. Therefore, oil painted renditions of the arms would often substitute. When the Army entered the twentieth century, the regulations for embroidered devices were enforced. This color was embroidered for the 75th United States Infantry, which was attached to the 13th Division during World War I. Date: About 1918 Media: Embroidery on silk Provenance: Acquired by the Zaricor Flag Collection (ZFC1439) in 1997 from the U.S. Army Ranger Museum Collection of New York City. Notes: US Regimental Flag of the US Army in World War I; 13th Division, 75th Regiment. Signed Nov. 11 1919 at Camp Lewis Washington. Great Seal of the U.S. Embroided and sewn : "SEVENTY FIFTH U.S. INFANTRY" on red banner. Gold tassle. Fringe on top right and bottom. 2400 Framed (outside dimensions 61.75 x 76). The exhibition text was written by Howard Michael Madaus, Exhibition Director of the ZFC's Flag Center, utilizing Zaricor Flag Collection archives.

Exhibits

Title information is available upon specific request. Additional information available upon request to researchers, writers and others demonstrating special circumstances. In some situations, information may not be available.

Exhibition Copy

First Presidio Exhibit
(ZFC1439)
United States Army Model Of 1903 Infantry Regimental Color, 75th United States Infantry
Date: About 1918
Medium: Embroidered on silk
Comment: Throughout the nineteenth century, the United States Army carried a blue flag with the coat-of-arms of the United States at the center of each of its infantry regiments. During the nineteenth century the figure that the eagle in the U.S. coat-of-arms followed was an informal, realistic looking flying eagle. In 1903, however, the Army adopted a new outline for the eagle in the coat-of-arms. Instead of the free flying eagle, the new pattern took on the rather rigid European-style heraldic eagle design that we still see on the US coat-of-arms today. During the nineteenth century, the U.S. Quartermasters Department had great difficulty employing sufficient embroiderers to work the coat-of-arms on its flags. Therefore, oil painted renditions of the arms would often substitute. When the Army entered the twentieth century, the regulations for embroidered devices were enforced. This color was embroidered for the 75th United States Infantry, which was attached to the 13th Division during World War I.
Provenance: Acquired by the Zaricor Flag Collection (ZFC1439) in 1997 from the U.S. Army Ranger Museum Collection of New York City.

The exhibition text was written by Howard Michael Madaus, Exhibition Director of the ZFC's Flag Center, utilizing Zaricor Flag Collection archives.

Second Presidio Exhibit, 2003 - GALLERY VI
(ZFC1439)
United States Army 1903 Model Regimental Color, 75th U.S. Infantry
Comment: Throughout the nineteenth century, the United States Army carried a blue flag with the coat-of-arms of the United States at the center of each of its infantry regiments. During the nineteenth century the figure that the eagle in the U.S. coat-of-arms followed was an informal, realistic looking flying eagle. In 1903, however, the Army adopted a new outline for the eagle in the coat-of-arms. Instead of the free flying eagle, the new pattern took on the rather rigid European-style heraldic eagle design that we still see on the US coat-of-arms today. During the nineteenth century, the U.S. Quartermasters Department had great difficulty employing sufficient embroiderers to work the coat-of-arms on its flags. Therefore, oil painted renditions of the arms would often substitute. When the Army entered the twentieth century, the regulations for embroidered devices were enforced. This color was embroidered for the 75th United States Infantry, which was attached to the 13th Division during World War I.
Date: About 1918
Media: Embroidery on silk
Provenance: Acquired by the Zaricor Flag Collection (ZFC1439) in 1997 from the U.S. Army Ranger Museum Collection of New York City.

Notes:
US Regimental Flag of the US Army in World War I; 13th Division, 75th Regiment. Signed Nov. 11 1919 at Camp Lewis Washington. Great Seal of the U.S. Embroided and sewn : "SEVENTY FIFTH U.S. INFANTRY" on red banner. Gold tassle. Fringe on top right and bottom. 2400 Framed (outside dimensions 61.75 x 76).

The exhibition text was written by Howard Michael Madaus, Exhibition Director of the ZFC's Flag Center, utilizing Zaricor Flag Collection archives.

Publications Title information is available upon specific request. Additional information available upon request to researchers, writers and others demonstrating special circumstances. In some situations, information may not be available.
Publication Copy	Madaus, Howard M., Dr, Whitney Smith, The American Flag: Two Centuries of Concord and Conflict. Santa Cruz: VZ Publications, 2006, p. 118-119. United States Army 1904 Model Regimental Color 75th U.S. Infantry Throughout the 19th century, each infantry regiment of the U. S. Army had continued to carry a blue flag with a version of the coat of arms of the United States applied to its center. Until 1904 the form of the eagle in the coat of arms was a very informal and realistic-looking eagle. The Army then adopted a new rendition for the arms. Instead of a free-flying eagle, the new pattern took on the highly stylized European type heraldic eagle that continues to serve today. During the 19th century, the U.S. Quartermasters Department had great difficulty securing adequate embroiderers to work the emblems on the flags it required. Instead, oil-painted renditions of the arms were often provided as substitutes. When the Army entered the 20th century, the regulations for embroidered devices were enforced. This color was specifically embroidered for the 75th United States Infantry, which was attached to the 13th Division during World War I. Although the country was generally enthusiastic about entering World War I under President Woodrow Wilson, by the end of his term (19131921) he was unable to rally political or popular support for the League of Nations which he believed would help preserve peace. Date: About 1918 Size: 62" hoist x 76" fly Medium: Embroidery on silk Provenance: Acquired by the Zaricor Flag Collection in 1995 from the U.S. Army Ranger Museum Collection of New York City. ZFC1439

Publications

Publication Copy

Madaus, Howard M., Dr, Whitney Smith, The American Flag: Two Centuries of Concord and Conflict. Santa Cruz: VZ Publications, 2006, p. 118-119.

United States Army 1904 Model Regimental Color 75th U.S. Infantry
Throughout the 19th century, each infantry regiment of the U. S. Army had continued to carry a blue flag with a version of the coat of arms of the United States applied to its center. Until 1904 the form of the eagle in the coat of arms was a very informal and realistic-looking eagle. The Army then adopted a new rendition for the arms. Instead of a free-flying eagle, the new pattern took on the highly stylized European type heraldic eagle that continues to serve today. During the 19th century, the U.S. Quartermasters Department had great difficulty securing adequate embroiderers to work the emblems on the flags it
required. Instead, oil-painted renditions of the arms were often provided as substitutes. When the Army entered the 20th century, the regulations for embroidered devices were enforced. This color was specifically embroidered for the 75th United States Infantry, which was attached to the 13th Division during World War I. Although the country was generally enthusiastic about entering World War I under President Woodrow Wilson, by the end of his term (19131921) he was unable to rally political or popular support for the League of Nations which he believed would help preserve peace.

Date: About 1918
Size: 62" hoist x 76" fly
Medium: Embroidery on silk
Provenance: Acquired by the Zaricor Flag Collection in 1995 from the U.S. Army Ranger Museum Collection
of New York City.
ZFC1439