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ILLUSTRATIONS
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Standards, etc.
WASHINGTON
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
1914
WAR DEPARTMENT : QUARTERMASTER CORPS
ILLUSTRATIONS
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1914
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No. 1201
SPECIFICATIONS
For BUNTING FLAGS, COLORS, STAND-
ARDS, PENNANTS, and GUIDONS
Adopted Feb. 21, 1914, in lieu of Specifications Nos. 276,
380. 712. 714. 725. 726.727.729,739.901.906.912.946,
947. 948. 949. 1027. 1028. 1029. 1042. 1093. and 1153.
which are canceled V
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR FLAGS
FOR THE PRESIDENT.
LARGE.
Materials.
The field to be made of blue bunting. Other materials: White duck,
8-ounce; jute webbing, 2\ inches wide; galvanized-iron staple and ring;
copper rivets; W. B. linen thread, No. 70; and sewing cotton, No. 50.
Dimensions.
To be 14.40 feet fly and 10.20 feet hoist.
Design.
To bear in center the official coat of arms of the United States, of suitable
size; the device, as well as the field, to be dyed in proper colors, which
must be fast.
Heading.
To be of duck, 3 inches wide, interlined with jute webbing and stitched
with linen thread. To have a staple and ring at each end fastened with
copper rivets.
Workmanship.
End and sides of flag to be turned in and stitched with sewing cotton.
At upper and lower corners next to heading to be placed a triangular stay
piece of blue bunting.
SMALL.
Materials.
The field to be made of blue bunting. Other materials: White duck,
8-ounce; jute webbing, Ih inches wide; brass grommets, No. 2; W. B. linen
thread, No. 70; and sewing cotton, No. 50.
Dimensions.
To be 5.13 feet fly and 3.6 feet hoist.
Design.
To bear in center the official coat of arms of the United States, of suitable
size; the device, as well as the field, to be dyed in proper colors, which
must be fast.
Heading.
To be of duck, 2 inches wide, interlined with jute webbing, and stitched
with linen thread. To have a brass grommet at each end, 1 inches
from end.
Workmanship.
End and sides of flag to be turned in and stitched with sewing cotton.
At upper and lower corners next to heading to be placed a triangular stay
piece of blue bunting.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR FLAGS
FOR THE SECRETARY OF WAR.
LARGE.
Materials.
The field to be made of scarlet bunting. Other materials: White duck,
8-ounce; jute webbing, 1\ inches wide; galvanized-iron staple and ring;
copper rivets; W. B. linen thread, No. 70; and sewing cotton, No. 50.
Dimensions,
To be 12 feet fly and 6 feet 8 inches hoist.
Design.
In each of the four corners shall be a 5-pointed white star with one point
upward, the points of each star to lie in the circumference of an imaginary
circle of 5 inches radius; the centers of these stars to be 17 inches from the
short sides and 12 inches from the long sides of the flag. In the center of
the flag shall be the official coat of arms of the United States, of suitable
size. The device, as well as the field of the flag, to be dyed in proper colors,
which must be fast.
Heading.
To be of duck, 3 inches wide, interlined with jute webbing, and stitched
with linen thread. To have a staple and ring at each end fastened with
copper rivets.
Workmanship.
End and sides of flag to be turned in and stitched with sewing cotton.
At upper and lower corners next to heading to be placed a triangular stay
piece of scarlet bunting.
SMALL.
Materials.
The field to be made of scarlet bunting. Other materials: White duck,
8-ounce; jute webbing, \\ inches wide; brass grommets, No. 2; W. B. linen
thread, No. 70; and sewing cotton, No. 50.
Dimensions.
To be 5.13 feet fly and 3.6 feet hoist.
Design.
In each of the four corners shall be a 5-pointed white star with one point
upward, the points of each star to lie in the circumference of an imaginary
circle of 5 inches radius; the centers of these stars to be 17 inches from the
short sides and 12 inches from the long sides of the flag. In the center of
the flag shall be the official coat of arms of the United States, of suitable
size. The device, as well as the field of the flag, to be dyed in proper colors,
which must be fast. *
Heading.
To be of duck, 2 inches wide, interlined with jute webbing, and stitched
with linen thread. To have a brass grommet at each end, \\ inches
from end.
Workmanship.
End and sides of flag to be turned in and stitched with sewing cotton.
At upper and lower corners next to heading to be placed a triangular stay
piece of scarlet bunting.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR FLAGS
FOR THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF WAR.
LARGE.
Materials.
The field to be made of white bunting. Other materials: White duck,
8-ounce; jute webbing, 2h inches wide; galvanized-iron staple and ring;
copper rivets; W. B. linen thread, No. 70; and sewing cotton, No. 50.
Dimensions.
To be 12 feet fly and 6 feet 8 inches hoist.
Design.
In each of the four corners shall be a 5-pointed scarlet star with one point
upward, the points of each star to lie in the circumference of an imaginary
circle of 5 inches radius; the centers of these stars to be 17 inches from the
short sides and 12 inches from the long sides of the flag. In the center of
the flag shall be the official coat of arms of the United States, of suitable
size. The device to be dyed in proper colors, which must be fast.
Heading.
To be of duck, 3 inches wide interlined with jute webbing, and stitched
with linen thread. To have a staple and ring at each end fastened with
copper rivets.
Workmanship.
End and sides of flag to be turned in and stitched with sewing cotton.
At upper and lower corners next to heading to be placed a triangular stay
piece of white bunting.
SMALL.
Materials.
The field to be made of white bunting. Other materials: White duck, 8
ounce; jute webbing, 1 inches wide; brass grommets, No. 2; W, B. linen
thread, No. 70; and sewing cotton, No. 50.
Dimensions.
To be 5.13 feet fly and 3.6 feet hoist.
Design.
In each of the four corners shall be a 5-pointed scarlet star with one point
upward, the points of each star to lie in the circumference of an imaginary
circle of 5 inches radius; the centers of these stars to be 17 inches from the
short sides and 12 inches from the long sides of the flag. In the center of
the flag shall be the official coat of arms of the United States, of suitable
size. The device to be dyed in proper colors, which must be fast.
Heading.
To be of duck, 2 inches wide, interlined with jute webbing, and stitched
with linen thread. To have a brass grommet at each end, 1| inches from
end.
Workmanship.
End and sides of flag to be turned in and stitched with sewing cotton.
At upper and lower corners next to heading to be placed a triangular stay
piece of white bunting.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR FLAGS
GARRISON.
Materials.
To be made of red, white, and blue bunting; white muslin; white duck;
8 ounce; jute webbing, 3 inches wide; galvanized-iron staple and ring;
copper rivets; W. B. linen thread, No. 70; and sewing cotton, No. 50.
Dimensions.
To be 38 feet fly and 20 feet hoist.
Design.
To consist of 13 horizontal stripes of equal width, 7 red and 6 white, each
to be about 18^ inches in width, alternating red and white, beginning with
red at the top. The union of the flag will be of blue bunting, placed in
the upper corner next to the heading; the hoist will be about lOf feet and
the fly about 15 feet, and will contain 48 stars of white muslin arranged
horizontally in six rows, 8 stars in each row. Stars to rest on two points,
each measuring about 14 inches from point to point and be neatly stitched
on both sides of the flag.
Heading.
To be of duck, 3 inches wide, single stitched on each edge with linen
thread and interlined with jute webbing. To have a staple and ring at
each end fastened with copper rivets. Ends of heading to be securely
whipped with linen thread.
Workmanship.
All seams to be | inch. The end of flag to be turned in about 1 inch in
two thicknesses and stitched with three rows of stitching. End of union
where joined to stripes to be stitched with two rows of stitching. At the
upper and lower corners of flag next to heading shall be placed a triangular
stay piece of bunting.
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POST.
Materials.
To be made of red, white, and blue bunting; white muslin; white duck,
8 ounce; jute webbing, 2\ inches wide; galvanized-iron staple and ring;
copper rivets; W. B. linen thread, No. 70; and sewing cotton, No. 50.
Dimensions.
To be 19 feet fly and 10 feet hoist.
Design.
To consist of 13 horizontal stripes of equal width, 7 red and 6 white, each
to be about 9J inches in width, alternating red and white, beginning with
red at the top. The union of the flag will be of blue bunting, placed in the
upper corner next to the heading; the hoist will be about 5J feet and the
fly about 1\ feet, and will contain 48 stars of white muslin arranged hori-
zontally in six rows, 8 stars in each row. Stars to rest on two points, each
measuring about 7 inches from point to point, and be neatly stitched
on both sides of the flag.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR FLAGS
POST Continued.
Heading.
To be of duck, 3 inches wide, single stitched on each edge with linen
thread, and interlined with jute webbing. To have a staple and ring
at each end fastened with copper rivets. Ends of heading to be securely
whipped with linen thread.
Workmanship.
All seams to be I inch. The end of flag to be turned in about 1 inch in
two thicknesses and stitched with three rows of stitching. End of union
where joined to stripes to be stitched with two rows of stitching. At the
upper and lower corners of flag next to heading shall be placed a triangular
stay piece of bunting.
STORM.
Materials.
To be made of red, white, and blue bunting; white muslin; white duck, 8
ounce; jute webbing, 1 inches wide; galvanized-iron staple and ring,
copper rivets; W. B. linen thread, No. 70; and sewing cotton, No. 50.
Dimensions.
To be 9 feet 6 inches fly and 5 feet hoist.
Design.
To consist of 13 horizontal stripes of equal width, 7 red and 6 white, each
to be about 4f inches in width, alternating red and white, beginning with
red at the top. The union of the flag will be of blue bunting, placed in
the upper corner next to the heading; the hoist will be about 32 inches and
the fly about 45| inches, and will contain 48 stars of white muslin arranged
horizontally in six rows, 8 stars in each row. Stars to rest on two points,
each measuring 3f inches from point to point, and be neatly stitched on
both sides of the flag.
Heading.
To be of duck, 2 inches wide, single stitched on each edge with linen
thread, and interlined with jute webbing. To have a staple and ring at
each end fastened with copper rivets. Ends of heading to be securely
whipped with linen thread.
Workmanship.
All seams to be % inch. The end of flag to be turned in about inch in
two thicknesses and stitched with 3 rows of stitching. End of union
where joined to stripes to be stitched with 2 rows of stitching. At the
upper and lower corners of flag next to heading shall be placed a triangular
stay piece of bunting.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR FLAGS
RECRUITING.
Materials.
To be made of red, white, and blue bunting; white muslin; white duck,
8-ounce; jute webbing, 1J inches wide; poplar lath; galvanized-iron staple
and ring; copper rivets; W. B. linen thread No. 70; and sewing cotton,
No. 50.
Dimensions.
To be 9 feet 6 inches fly and 5 feet hoist.
Design.
To consist of 13 horizontal stripes of equal width, 7 red and 6 white, each
to be about 4| inches in width, alternating red and white, beginning with
red at the top. The union of the flag will be of blue bunting, placed in
the upper corner next to the heading; the hoist will be about 32 inches
and the fly about 45J inches, and will contain 48 stars of white muslin ar-
ranged horizontally in six rows, 8 stars in each row. Stars to rest on two
points, each measuring 3f inches from point to point, and be neatly stitched
on both sides of the flag.
Lath.
The lath, 3 feet 6 inches in length, 2 inches in width, inch thick; with
nosed edges, covered with white muslin, the open end of which extends
3 inches past the end of lath; is to be placed in the center of the flag at right
angles to the heading, the end of incased lath extending up into the top of
heading and fastened with copper rivet through the heading and lath.
The fourth white stripe from the top of the flag is to be double, with an addi-
tional row of stitching 2\ inches from the lower edge of union, extending
to the end of lath, forming a pocket into which the incased lath is inserted.
Heading.
To be of duck, 2 inches wide, single stitched on each edge with linen
thread, and interlined with jute webbing. To have a staple and ring at
each end fastened with copper rivets. Ends of heading to be securely
whipped with linen thread. To be double stitched on each side of lath
where inserted into heading.
Workmanship.
All seams to be \ inch. The end of flag to be turned in about \ inch in
two thicknesses and stitched with 3 rows of stitching. End of union where
joined to stripes to be stitched with 2 rows of stitching. At the upper
and lower corners of flag next to heading shall be placed a triangular stay
piece of bunting.
ADVERTISING.
Materials.
To be made of blue bunting; white muslin; white duck; 8-ounce; black
silesia; jute webbing, \\ inches wide; poplar lath; spring snap hooks, brass
grommets No. 2; W. B. linen thread No. 70; and sewing cotton No. 50.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR FLAGS
ADVERTISING Continued.
Dimensions.
To be 9 feet 6 inches fly and 5 feet hoist.
Design.
To be of two thicknesses of bunting and have the inscription "Men
wanted for the United States Army" on both sides of the flag in four lines.
The letters to be of white muslin arranged as follows: First line, " Men
wanted"; second line, "for the"; third line, " United States"; fourth line,
"Army. " The first and fourth lines to be in letters about 8| inches high,
placed about 18 inches from each end, the second and third lines to be in
letters about 4| inches high and placed equidistant between the first and
fourth lines.
Lath.
The lath, 3 feet 6 inches in length, 2 inches in width, \ inch thick; with
nosed edges, covered with black silesia, the open end of which extends 3
inches past the end of lath; is to be placed in the center of the flag at right
angles to the heading, the end of incased lath extending up into the top of
heading and fastened with a copper rivet through the heading and lath.
The black silesia cover of lath to be securely stitched to one side of the flag,
with a single row of stitching on each side of lath.
Heading.
To be of duck, 2 inches wide, single stitched on each edge with linen
thread, and interlined with jute webbing. To have a brass grommet placed
about | inch from each end and a spring snap hook securely sewed on head-
ing 20 inches from each end. To be double stitched on each side of lath
where inserted into heading.
Workmanship.
All seams to be \ inch. The end of flag to be turned in about \ inch in
two thicknesses and stitched with 3 rows of stitching. The two halves
of flag to be fastened together with a double row of stitching on each side.
At the upper and lower corners of flag next to heading shall be placed a
triangular stay piece of blue bunting.
HOSPITAL.
FOR A GENERAL HOSPITAL.
Dimensions.
To be 9 feet fly and 5 feet hoist.
Design.
To have a Geneva cross of red percale, 4 feet high and 4 feet wide, arms
of cross to be 16 inches wide, stitched in center on both sides of flag.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR FLAGS
HOSPITAL Continued.
FOR A FIELD HOSPITAL.
Dimensions.
To be 6 feet fly and 4 feet hoist.
Design.
To have a Geneva cross of red percale, 3 feet high and 3 feet wide, arms
of cross to be 12 inches wide, stitched in center on both sides of flag.
Materials.
To be made of white bunting; red percale, fast color; white duck, 8-ounce;
white muslin; jute webbing 1| inches wide; galvanized-iron staple and ring;
copper rivets; W. B. linen thread No. 70; and sewing cotton No. 50.
Heading.
To be of duck, 2 inches wide, single stitched on each side with linen
thread, and interlined with jute webbing. To have a staple and ring at
each end fastened with copper rivets. Ends of heading to be securely
whipped with linen thread.
Workmanship.
All seams to be } inch. The end of flag to be turned in about ^ inch in
two thicknesses and stitched with 2 rows of stitching. At the upper and
lower corners of flag next to heading to be placed a triangular stay piece
of white bunting.
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FIELD ARMY.
FOR A FIELD ARMY.
Dimensions.
To be 9 feet fly and 6 feet hoist.
Design.
To be of blue bunting, rectangular in shape, with a figure of white musliu
4 feet high securely stitched in center on both sides of the flag.
FOR A DIVISION.
Dimensions.
To be 6 feet fly and 4 feet hoist.
Design.
To be of blue bunting, rectangular in shape, with a figure of white muslin
2 feet high securely stitched in center on both sides of the flag.
FOR A CAVALRY DIVISION.
Dimensions.
To be 6 feet fly and 4 feet hoist.
Design.
To be of yellow bunting, rectangular in shape, with a figure of white
muslin 2 feet high securely stitched in center on both sides of the flag.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR FLAGS
FIELD ARMY Continued.
FOR AN AUXILIARY DIVISION.
Dimensions.
To be 6 feet fly and 4 feet hoist.
Design.
To be a strip of red bunting at top and a strip of orange bunting at bottom,
each about 19 inches wide, joined to a strip of white bunting in center
about 9 inches wide, rectangular in shape, and to have a figure of white
muslin 2 feet high securely stitched in center on both sides of the flag.
Materials.
To be made of proper color bunting; white muslin; olive-drab silesia;
leather fasteners 2\ inches loDg and inch wide; and sewing cotton No. 50.
Heading.
To be formed by that part of bunting at lance end, single stitched 2\
inches wide, lined with olive-drab silesia or white muslin; to have a leather
fastener at each end for the purpose of holding the flag in position on the
lance.
Workmanship.
All seams to be \ inch. End of flags to be turned in about inch in two
thicknesses and stitched with two rows of stitching.
Lance.
To be of straight-grained and seasoned ash, fitted with an adjustable cone
at the head and a pointed brass ferrule at the foot. Total length about 9
feet.
CAMPS OF INSTRUCTION.
FOR A DIVISION.
Dimensions.
To be 6 feet fly and 4 feet hoist.
Design.
To be of red or blue bunting, rectangular in shape, with a figure of white
muslin 2 feet high securely stitched in center on both sides of the flag.
FOR A CAVALRY DIVISION.
Dimensions.
To be 6 feet fly and 4 feet hoist.
Design.
To be of red or blue bunting, rectangular in shape. To bear in center
crossed sabers of white muslin about 70 inches long in two pieces, with a
figure of white muslin 2 feet high placed at intersection of sabers; sabers and
figure securely stitched on both sides of the flag.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR FLAGS
CAMPS OF INSTRUCTION Continued.
FOR AN AUXILIARY DIVISION.
Dimensions.
To be 6 feet fly and 4 feet hoist.
Design.
To be of red or blue bunting in two strips, each about 19 \ inches wide,
joined to a strip of white bunting in the center about 9 inches wide. To
be rectangular in shape, and to have a figure of white muslin 2 feet high
securely stitched in the center on both sides of the flag.
FOR A PROVISIONAL DIVISION.
Dimensions.
To be 6 feet fly and 4 feet hoist.
Design.
To be of red or blue bunting, rectangular in shape, made of two thicknesses
of bunting fastened together with two rows of stitching on each side. To
have the inscription u Provisional division" in letters of white muslin 6
inches high arranged in two rows and neatly stitched on both sides of the
flag.
FOR A CHIEF UMPIRE.
Dimensions.
To be 6 feet fly and 4 feet hoist.
Design.
To be of white bunting, rectangular in shape, crossed diagonally from
corner to corner with two stripes of red percale 8 inches wide securely
stitched on both sides of the flag.
Materials.
To be made of proper color bunting; percale of fast color; white muslin;
olive-drab silesia; leather fasteners 2\ inches long and \ inch wide; and
sewing cotton No. 50.
Heading.
To be formed by that part of bunting at lance end, single stitched 2\
inches wide, lined with olive-drab silesia or white muslin; to have a leather
fastener at each end for the purpose of holding the flag in position on the
lance.
Workmanship.
All seams to be \ inch. End of flag to be turned in about \ inch in two
thicknesses and stitched with two rows of stitching.
Lance.
To be of straight-grained and seasoned ash, fitted with an adjustable cone
at head and a pointed brass ferrule at the foot. Total length about 9 feet.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR FLAGS
AUTOMOBILE.
FOR A MAJOR GENERAL.
Design.
To be of red bunting, with two stars of white muslin, each measuring 6|-
inches from point to point securely stitched in center on both sides of flag;
stars resting on two points and placed equidistant.
FOR A BRIGADIER GENERAL.
Design.
To be of red bunting, with a star of white muslin measuring 6f inches
from point to point, resting on two points, securely stitched in center on
both sides of the flag.
FOR AN ARTILLERY DISTRICT COMMANDER.
Design.
To be of red bunting, bearing in center two crossed cannons of yellow
muslin, about 16^ inches long, with a medallion at their intersection in red,
and a projectile of yellow muslin in center of medallion. Crossed cannons
and projectile securely stitched on both sides of the flag.
FOR A CHIEF UMPIRE AT MANEUVERS.
Design.
To be of white bunting, crossed diagonally from corner to corner with
two stripes of red percale 3 inches wide, securely stitched on both sides of
the flag.
Materials.
To be made of proper color bunting; white muslin; yellow muslin; percale
of fast color; leather fasteners 2 inches long and inch wide; and sewing
cotton No. 50.
Dimensions.
To be rectangular in shape, 2 feet 2 inches fly and 1 foot 6 inches hoist.
Heading.
To be formed by that part of bunting at lance end, single stitched 2\
inches wide, lined with white muslin, the muslin to be turned in at ends
and neatly stitched. To have a leather fastener securely stitched on
each end.
Workmanship.
End of flag to be turned in about ^ inch in two thicknesses and stitched
with two rows of stitching.
Lance.
To be of best quality ash, finished at the top with a wooden acorn and
at the foot a brass-pointed ferrule. Total length about 4 feet 9 inches.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR FLAGS
FOR A CHAPLAIN.
Materials.
To be made of blue bunting; white muslin; white duck, 8 ounce; brass
grommets No. 2; and sewing cotton No. 50.
Dimensions.
To be 3 feet fly and 2 feet hoist.
Design.
The flag to be of blue bunting, with a Latin cross 18 inches high and 3
inches wide, of white muslin, securely stitched in center on both sides of
the flag.
Heading.
To be of duck If inches wide, single stitched on each edge. To have a
brass grommet at each end, about 1 inch from end.
Workmanship.
End of flag to be turned in about inch in two thicknesses and stitched
with two rows of stitching.
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AMBULANCE.
Materials.
To be made of white bunting; red percale; white muslin; leather fasteners
2 inches long and \ inch wide; and sewing cotton No. 50.
Dimensions.
To be 2 feet 4 inches fly and 1 foot 4 inches hoist.
Design.
To have a Geneva cross of red percale, 1 foot high and 1 foot wide, arms
of cross to be 4 inches wide, stitched in center on both sides of flag.
Heading.
To be formed by that part of bunting at lance end, single stitched 2 inches
wide, lined with white muslin, the muslin to be turned in at ends and
neatly stitched. To have a leather fastener securely stitched on each end.
Workmanship.
End of flag to be turned in about \ inch in two thicknesses and stitched
with two rows of stitching.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR COLORS
NATIONAL, FOR ENGINEERS, INFANTRY, COAST ARTILLERY,
AND PHILIPPINE SCOUTS.
Materials.
To be made of red, white, and blue bunting; white muslin; black silesia;
yellow silk knotted fringe 2\ inches deep; leather fasteners 2\ inches long
and \ inch wide; sewing silk "A"; and sewing cotton No. 50.
Dimensions.
To be 5 feet 6 inches fly and 4 feet 4 inches hoist.
Design.
To consist of 13 horizontal stripes of equal width, 7 red and 6 white, each
to be about 4 inches in width, alternating red and white, beginning with
red at the top. The union of the color will be of blue bunting, placed in
the upper corner next to the heading; the hoist will be about 28 inches and
the fly 30 inches, and will contain 48 stars of white muslin arranged hori-
zontally in six rows, 8 stars in each row. Stars to rest on two points, each
measuring about 2\ inches from point to point, and be neatly stitched on
both sides of the color.
Heading.
To be same color bunting as that part of color at lance end, single stitched
3 inches wide, the upper part to be interlined with black silesia, and the
lower part to be interlined with white muslin. To have a leather fastener
securely stitched at each end.
Trimming.
To be trimmed on three sides with yellow silk knotted fringe, stitched
with scarlet silk. A worsted cord and tassels, red, white, and blue, inter-
mixed, total length 8 feet 6 inches, to accompany each color.
Workmanship.
All seams to be \ inch. The end of color to be turned in about inch
and stitched with two rows of stitching. End of union where joined to
stripes to be stitched with two rows of stitching.
Lettering Band.
The official designation of the battalion of Engineers, Philippine Scouts,
the regiment of Infantry, or the Artillery District, to be engraved in block
letters \ inch in height on a silver band f inch in width and -fa inch in
thickness, the band to be placed at a point about 3 inches from edge of
fringe. Numeral used to designate number of battalion, regiment, or
district.
Lance.
To be of best quality ash, straight grained, free from knots, and well
polished; to have a nickel-plated spearhead and at the foot a nickel-plated
ferrule, total length 9 feet; to be 1 inches in diameter at a point 36 inches
from the upper edge of the ferrule, tapering both ways so as to be 1-fa inches
in diameter at the points next to the ferrule and spearhead; screwhead to
be carefully countersunk flush with the metal and smoothly finished.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR COLORS
CAMP.
Materials.
To be made of white bunting, white muslin, and sewing cotton No. 50.
Dimensions.
To be 20 inches fly and 18 inches hoist.
Design.
To consist of 13 horizontal stripes of equal width, 7 red and 6 white, each
to be about 1^ inches in width, alternating red and white, beginning with
red at the top. The union of the color will be blue and placed in the upper
corner next to the heading. The hoist will be about 10 inches and the fly
about 8f inches and will contain 48 stars, arranged horizontally in 6 rows,
8 stars to each row. Stars to rest on two points measuring about inch
from point to point. Entire design to be produced by dyeing the blue
union and red stripes on white bunting.
Heading.
To be formed by turning over the end of color of sufficient width to admit
the lance. To be stitched with one row of stitching and lined with white
muslin. Ends of muslin to be turned in and neatly felled.
Workmanship.
The end of color to be turned in about f inch, in two thicknesses and
stitched with two rows of stitching.
Lance.
To be straight-grained and seasoned ash, fitted with an adjustable cone
at the head and a pointed brass ferrule at the foot. Total length about 8
feet.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR STANDARDS
NATIONAL, FOR CAVALRY AND FIELD ARTILLERY.
Materials.
To be made of red, white, and blue bunting; white muslin, black silesia;
yellow silk knotted fringe 2^ inches deep; leather fasteners 1\ inches long
and | inch wide; sewing cotton No. 50; and sewing silk "A."
Dimensions.
To be 4 feet fly and 3 feet hoist.
Design.
To consist of 13 horizontal stripes of equal width, 7 red and 6 white, each
to be about 2\ inches in width, alternating red and white, beginning with
red at the top. The union of the standard will be of blue bunting, placed in
the upper corner next to the heading. The hoist will be about 19^ inches
and the fly about 22 inches and will contain 48 stars of white muslin ar-
ranged horizontally in six rows, 8 stars in each row. Stars to rest on two
points, each measuring \\ inches from point to point, and be neatly stitched
on both sides of the standard.
Heading.
To be of same color bunting as that part of standard at lance end, single
stitched 2\ inches wide; the upper part to be interlined with black silesia
and the lower part with white muslin. To have a leather fastener securely
stitched at each end.
Trimming.
To be trimmed on three sides with yellow silk knotted fringe, stitched
with scarlet silk.
Workmanship.
All seams to be \ inch. The end of standard to be turned in about \
inch and stitched with two rows of stitching. End of union where joined
to stripes to be stitched with two rows of stitching.
Lettering Band.
The official designation of the regiment to be engraved in block letters
\ inch in height on a silver band f inch in width and ^ inch in thickness;
the band to be placed at a point about 3 inches from edge of fringe. Nu-
meral used to designate number of regiment.
Lance.
To be of best quality of ash, straight grained, free from knots and well
polished; to have a nickel-plated spearhead, and at the foot a nickel-plated
ferrule; total length 9 feet 6 inches; to be \\ inches in diameter at a point
30 inches from the upper edge of the ferrule, tapering both ways, so as to be
1 inch in diameter at a point next to the ferrule, and f inch in diameter at
a point next to the spearhead; screw heads to be carefully countersunk
flush with the metal and smoothly finished.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR PENNANTS
FIELD ARMY.
FOR A BRIGADE.
Dimensions.
To be 5 feet fly and 4 feet hoist.
Design.
To be of blue bunting, cut swallow-tailed about 20 inches to the fork,
with a figure 12 inches high on upper portion of pennant, and a figure 18
inches high on lower portion of pennant, both of white muslin, securely
stitched in center about 6 inches from upper and lower edges, on both
sides of the pennant.
FOR AN ARTILLERY BRIGADE.
Dimensions.
To be 5 feet fly and 4 feet hoist.
Design.
To be of red bunting, cut swallow-tailed about 20 inches to the fork,
with a figure of white muslin 18 inches high, securely stitched in the cen-
ter on both sides of the pennant.
FOR A CAVALRY BRIGADE.
Dimensions.
To be 5 feet fly and 4 feet hoist.
Design.
To be of yellow bunting, cut swallow-tailed about 20 inches to the fork,
with a figure 12 inches high on upper portion of pennant and a figure 18
inches high on lower portion of pennant, both of white muslin, securely
stitched in center about 6 inches from upper and lower edges on both sides
of the pennant.
FOR A QUARTERMASTER SUPPLY DEPOT AND TRAIN.
Dimensions.
To be 6 feet fly and 4 feet hoist.
Design.
To be of red, white, and blue bunting, triangular in shape. The piece
of white bunting, diamond shaped, measuring 72 inches in length and 24
inches at its widest part, to bear in center the insignia of the Quartermaster
Corps of blue percale, to measure about 13| inches in diameter from head
of eagle to base of wheel. Center of hub of wheel to be of red percale.
To have a figure of blue percale 10 inches high, placed about 21 inches
from heading to center of figure. The insignia and figure to be securely
stitched on both sides of the pennant. The upper corner of pennant next
to heading to be of red bunting, triangular in shape, 24 inches wide at head-
ing, leading to a point at widest part of diamond, a distance of 36 inches,
and stitched thereto. The lower corner of pennant next to heading to be
of blue bunting, triangular in shape, 24 inches wide at heading, leading to
a point at widest part of diamond, a distance of 36 inches, and stitched
thereto.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR PENNANTS
FIELD ARMY Continued.
FOR AN AMMUNITION SUPPLY DEPOT AND TRAIN.
Dimensions.
To be 6 feet fly and 4 feet hoist.
Design.
To be of red bunting, triangular in shape, with a figure of white muslin
12 inches high, securely stitched in center on both sides of the pennant,
about 22 inches from heading to center of figure.
Materials.
To be made of proper color bunting; percale of fast color; white muslin;
olive-drab silesia; leather fasteners, 2 inches long and inch wide; and
sewing cotton No. 50.
Heading.
To be formed by that part of bunting at lance end, single stitched, 2J
inches wide, lined with olive-drab silesia or white muslin; to have a leather
fastener at each end for the purpose of holding the pennant in position on
the lance.
Workmanship.
All seams to be inch. End of pennant to be turned in about \ inch
in two thicknesses and stitched with two rows of stitching.
Lance.
To be of straight-grained and seasoned ash, fitted with an adjustable cone
at the head, and a pointed brass ferrule at the foot. Total length, about
9 feet.
V
CAMPS OF INSTRUCTION.
FOR A BRIGADE.
Dimensions.
To be 5 feet fly and 4 feet hoist.
Design.
To be of red or blue bunting, cut swallow-tailed about 20 inches to the
fork. To have a figure 12 inches high on upper portion of pennant, and a
figure 18 inches high on lower portion of pennant, both of white muslin,
securely stitched in the center about 6 inches from upper and lower edges
on both sides of the pennant.
FOR AN ARTILLERY BRIGADE.
Dimensions.
To be 5 feet fly and 4 feet hoist.
Design.
To be of red or blue bunting, cut swallow-tailed about 20 inches to the
fork. To bear in center crossed cannons of white muslin, about 50 inches
long in two pieces, with a figure of white muslin 18 inches high placed at
intersection of cannons. Cannons and figures securely stitched on both
sides of the pennant.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR PENNANTS
CAMPS OF INSTRUCTION Continued.
FOR A CAVALRY BRIGADE.
Dimensions.
To be 5 feet fly and 4 feet hoist.
Design.
To be of red or blue bunting, cut swallow-tailed about 20 inches to the
fork. To bear in center crossed sabers of white muslin about 55 inches
long, in two pieces, a figure 12 inches high on upper portion of pennant,
and a figure 18 inches high on lower portion of pennant, both of white muslin,
placed at intersection of sabers about 6 inches from upper and lower edges of
pennant. Sabers and figures securely stitched on both sides of the pennant.
FOR A QUARTERMASTER SUPPLY DEPOT AND TRAIN.
Dimensions.
To be 6 feet fly and 4 feet hoist.
Design.
To be of red or blue bunting, triangular in shape. To bear in center
the insignia of the Quartermaster Corps of white muslin, measuring about
13| inches from head of eagle to base of wheel, placed about 36 inches from
heading to center of wheel. To have a figure of white muslin 10 inches
high placed in center about 18 inches from heading to center of figure.
Insignia and figure to be securely stitched on both sides of the pennant.
FOR AN AMMUNITION SUPPLY DEPOT AND TRAIN.
Dimensions.
To be 6 feet fly and 4 feet hoist.
Design.
To be of red or blue bunting, triangular in shape. To bear in center
the insignia of the Ordnance Department of white muslin measuring about
15 inches from bottom of shell to top of flame, placed about 36 inches from
heading to center of shell. To have a figure of white muslin 10 inches
high, placed in center about 18 inches from heading to center of figure.
Insignia and figure to be securely stitched on both sides of the pennant.
Materials.
To be made of proper color bunting; percale of fast color; white muslin;
olive drab silesia; leather fasteners 2\ inches long and \ inch wide; and sew-
ing cotton No. 50.
Heading.
To be formed by that part of bunting at lance end, single stitched 1\ inches
wide, lined with olive drab silesia or white muslin; to have a leather fastener
at each end for the purpose of holding the pennant in position on the lance.
Workmanship.
All seams to be \ inch. End of pennant to be turned in about \ inch in
two thicknesses and stitched with two rows of stitching.
Lance.
To be of straight-grained and seasoned ash, fitted with an adjustable cone
at head and a pointed brass ferrule at the foot. Total length about 9 feet.
f,
SPECIFICATIONS FOR GUIDONS
FOR CAVALRY.
Materials.
To be made of red and white bunting; red and white percale; white mus-
lin; leather fasteners 2 inches long and \ inch wide; sewing cotton No. 50.
Dimensions.
To be 3 feet 5 inches fly and 2 feet 3 inches hoist, cut swallow-tailed 15
inches to the fork.
Design.
Upper half to be of red bunting and the lower half to be of white bunting,
joined with a -inch seam. The upper half to have the number of the regi-
ment in white percale, and the lower half the letter of the troop in red
percale, stitched in center on both sides of the guidon. Number and letter
to be block shaped, 4f inches high.
Heading.
To be formed by that part of bunting at lance end, single stitched 2\
inches wide, lined with white muslin, the muslin to be turned in at ends
and neatly stitched. To have a leather fastener securely stitched on each
end.
Lance.
To be of best quality ash, straight grained, free from knots, and well
polished; to have a nickel-plated spearhead, and at the foot a nickel-plated
ferrule; screwheads to be carefully countersunk flush with the metal and
smoothly finished; total length, 9 feet. To be of 1 inches diameter at a
point 28 inches from the upper edge of ferrule, tapering both ways, so as
to be 1 inch in diameter at the point next to the ferrule and inch in di-
ameter at the point next to the spearhead.
FOR FIELD ARTILLERY.
Materials.
To be made of red bunting; yellow and white muslin; leather fasteners
2 inches long and ^ inch wide; and sewing cotton No. 50.
Dimensions.
To be 3 feet 5 inches fly and 2 feet 3 inches hoist, cut swallow-tailed 15
inches to the fork.
Design.
To have securely stitched on both sides of guidon in the center crossed
cannons of yellow muslin, measuring about 14 inches in length. The
number of regiment to be placed in the upper angle and the letter of the
battery in the lower angle, both to be of yellow muslin, block shaped, 4|
inches high, securely stitched on both sides of the guidon.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR GUIDONS
FOR FIELD ARTILLERY Continued.
Heading.
To be formed by that part of bunting at lance end, single stitched 2\
inches wide, lined with white muslin, the muslin to be turned in at ends
and neatly stitched. To have a leather fastener securely stitched on each
end.
Lance.
To be of |best quality ash, straight grained, free from knots, and well
polished; to have a nickel-plated spearhead, and at the foot a nickel-plated
ferrule ; screw heads to be carefully countersunk flush with the metal and
smoothly finished; total length 9 feet. To be 1^ inches in diameter at a
point 28 inches from the upper edge of ferrule, tapering both ways, so as
to be 1 inch in diameter at the point next to the ferrule and inch in
diameter at the point next to the spearhead.
FOR ENGINEERS.
Materials.
To be made of red bunting; white muslin; white percale; leather fasteners
2 inches long and \ inch wide; and sewing cotton No. 50.
Dimensions.
To be triangular in shape, 4 feet fly and 2 feet 3 inches hoist.
Design.
To bear in center the design of a castle in white percale, about 14 inches
in length and 10^ inches in height, placed about 14 inches from heading to
center of castle, with the letter of the company in white percale, block
shaped, 4| inches high, placed above the center tower of the castle. The
castle and letter to be securely stitched on both sides of the guidon. The
outline of the castle, windows, doors, and steps to be produced by overlock
stitching with black cotton.
Heading.
To be formed by that part of bunting at lance end, single stitched, 2\
inches wide, lined with white muslin, the musiin to be turned in at ends
and neatly stitched. To have a leather fastener securely stitched on each
end.
Lance.
To be of best quality ash, straight grained, free from knots, and well
polished; to have a nickel-plated spearhead and at the foot a nickel-plated
ferrule; screw heads to be carefully countersunk flush with the metal and
smoothly finished; total length, 9 feet. To be \\ inches in diameter at a
point 28 inches from the upper edge of ferrule, tapering both ways so as
to be 1 inch in diameter at the point next to the ferrule and } inch in
diameter at the point next to the spearhead.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR GUIDONS
FOR SIGNAL CORPS.
Materials.
To be made of orange bunting; red and white percale; yellow and white
muslin; leather fasteners 2 inches long and \ inch wide; and sewing cotton
No. 50.
Dimensions.
To be 3 feet 5 inches fly and 2 feet 3 inches hoist, cut swallow-tailed 15
inches to the fork.
Design.
To have securely stitched on both sides in the center the device of the
Signal Corps. The crossed flags to be of white percale, 6 inches square,
with a 2-inch square of red percale in the center of each. The staffs to be
of yellow muslin 17 inches in length, including lance head, and \ inch
wide. To have the letter of the company in white percale, block shaped,
4^ inches high, placed above the center of crossed flags 4^ inehes from top
of guidon, and stitched on both sides.
Heading.
To be formed by that part of bunting at lance end, single stitched, 2\
inches wide, lined with white muslin, the muslin to be turned in at ends
and neatly stitched. To have a leather fastener securely stitched on each
end.
Lance.
To be of best quality ash, straight grained, free from knots, and well
polished; to have a nickel-plated spearhead, and at the foot a nickel-plated
ferrule; screw heads to be carefully counter-sunk flush with the metal and
smoothly finished; total length, 9 feet. To be 1\ inches in diameter at a
point 28 inches from the upper edge of ferrule, tapering both ways so as
to be 1 inch in diameter at the point next to the ferrule and { inch in
diameter at the point next to the spearhead.
CASES.
Each of the above, when rolled on the lance, to have a case made of olive-
drab duck, to fit easily over the flag, color, guidon, or standard.
In all points not covered by these specifications to be like and equal to
the standard samples in all respects.
J. B. ALESHIRE,
Quartermaster General.
War Department,
Office of the Quartermaster General of the Army.
361596.
COAT OF ARMS.
The official coat of arms of the United States, in proper colors, is as
follows: Argent, six pallets gules, a chief azure, borne on the breast of
an American eagle displayed proper, holding in his dexter talon an olive
branch with 13 fruits; in his sinister a sheaf of as many arrows all proper;
above his head a sky azure charged with as many mullets of the field, 1,
4, 3, 4, 1, with a halo of rays or, and encircled with clouds proper; in his
beak a scroll of the last with the motto, "E Pluribus Unum."
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