31403 Union Irish Brigade Flag, No.3 WarPark - Crusades In the 1960s

In the 1960s

relieving the valiant defenders and ultimately pushing the Germans east across the Rhine

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Holding his shield to the front this Legionary prepares to throw his ‘Pilum’ at the enemy

31403 Union Irish Brigade Flag, No.3 WarPark - Crusades In the 1960sUnion Irish Brigade Flag, No. 3 The formation of the Irish Brigade was authorized by the Secretary of War, Simon Cameron, in September 1861. The brigade originally consisted of the 63rd New York Infantry, the 69th New York Infantry, and the 88th New York Infantry. The three New York regiments were soon joined by a regiment from Massachusetts, the 29th. This Union NCO carries the Irish Brigade flag of the 69th New York Infantry Regiment, affectionately