The 61st Virginia Regiment composing this regiment were organized and mustered into the Confederate service early in the war and were on duty in different localities in the vicinity of Portsmouth and Norfolk. In the winter of 1861-62, Colonel Samuel M. Wilson obtained authority from Governor Letcher to raise a regiment of heavy artillery for service in the fortifications around the harbor, and at his request, several companies applied to be assigned to it.
The flag set comes with the following items.
Real wood pole. Total height of pole with finials attached 18¼ “.
Top & bottom metal finials for the wood pole.
8” X 8” double sided embroider confederate flag of the 61st VA. The flag is tied to the wood pole as was the original!
The flag can be displayed with a figure or with a stand that is supplied with the set for desk display.
