[FLAGS]. 46-star American flag used by Company C, 33rd Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment. 1908-1912.

60 x 86 in. flag comprised of machine-sewn wool bunting stripes, with 46 cotton stars machine-sewn in zig-zag stitch in a 8-7-8-8-7-8 arrangement on wool bunting canton. The canvas header stenciled "CO C 33 Mich," and fitted with two brass grommets.

The flag belonged to Charles McLean (1875-1951) and is accompanied by a pressed brass insignia of the 33rd Michigan Infantry, three photographs ca 1898: the first of McLean in uniform, another of McLean on horseback, and the third of a military encampment; together with a camp knife and fork, and four American Legion pins.

Provenance: Collection of Jeffrey Kenneth Kohn, MD.

Charles McLean was discharged as a Sergeant in Company B 33rd Michigan Infantry in 1899. He later rejoined the Michigan National Guard, Company C, 33rd Michigan Infantry as a Lieutenant.

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[FLAGS]. 46-star American flag used by Company C, 33rd Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment. 1908-1912.

Charles McLean was discharged as a Sergeant in Company B 33rd Michigan Infantry in 1899. He later rejoined the Michigan National Guard, Company C, 33rd Michigan Infantry as a Lieutenant.

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[FLAGS]. 46-star American flag used by Company C, 33rd Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment. 1908-1912.

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[FLAGS]. 46-star American flag used by Company C, 33rd Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment. 1908-1912.