Confederate Flagbearer 5th Texas Flag

This is toy soldier Confederate Flagbearer, 5th Texas Flag, Texas Brigade. This toy soldier is a unique representation of the 5th Texas Flag, part of the Texas Brigade during the Civil War. The original silk flag was replaced with a wool one made by Mrs. Matilda “Maude” Jane Fuller Young, a Houston botanist and school principal. The flag features a dark blue streamer with the Latin motto “Vivere Sat Vincere” and the regimental designation “5th REG VOL” and a star with the letters of TEXAS between each point. It was first used at the Battle of Gaines Mill and went on to serve as the regimental colors throughout the war. This 1/30 scale figure comes in a box with a matte finish. 1/30 scale Matte Finish Single figure in box Model: 31389