1985.117
State Color
Horstmann Brothers and Company
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75th Infantry, Second State Color. Composed entirely of Philadelphia men, many of whom were German-speaking, the 75th organized in August 1861. In January 1864, the regiment re-enlisted, and received their second state color in August. The 75th was mustered out of service on September 1, 1865.
1985.118
State Color
Horstmann Brothers and Company
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75th Infantry, First State Color. Composed entirely of Philadelphia men, many of whom were German-speaking, the 75th organized in August 1861. They received their first state color on March 5, 1862. In January 1864, the regiment re-enlisted, and in August the color was retired when a replacement was received. The regiment was mustered out of service on September 1, 1865.