RHODE ISLAND REGIMENT HISTORIC FLAGS Buy Rhode Island Regiment historic American flags and Rhode Island Regiment desktop flags Order all Rhode Island Regiment flags from the pull down menu below. |
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Rhode Island Regiment desktop flags are made in the United States. Size is 4 x 6 inch, lightweight nylon material, hemmed all four sides, mounted on 10” black staffs with a golden spear point. Table top bases are available in black plastic to display from 1- 7 flags. Wood bases are available with either 10 holes or 12 holes to display additional flags. FLAG DESCRIPTION / HISTORY The Rhode Island Regiment (1st and 2nd) was part of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. It was noted to enlist African American slaves who were promised freedom after their service; plus free blacks, Indians and whites, and sometimes referred to as the "Black Regiment". The owners of the slaves were compensated by the Rhode Island colony. The unit was disbanded after 1783. (ref; rhodeislandsar.org Sons of the American Revolution) |
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