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    Categories: Collectibles

    Richmond Light Infantry Flask – 1789 Blues

    SKU: 1904581-1

    $275.00

    Antique Canteen Style Richmond Light Infantry Flask commemorating the Richmond Light Infantry Blues Voluntary Militia of Virginia. It is engraved 1789 ~ research indicates that this antique hip flask could have been for the 100th anniversary in 1889 of the founding of the Richmond Light Infantry Blues. The soldier stands at attention in front of the Virginia State Capitol building. He would have sported a blue & white uniform, thus giving the name “Blues” to the company.

    MEASURES ABOUT 4″ IN DIAMETER. SILVER PLATED.  

    1 in stock

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    This Richmond Light Infantry Flask was used by the Richmond Light Infantry Blues. The infantry was established in 1789 as a company of voluntary militia. The company became the 19th Regiment of Virginia Militia in 1792 and part of the 1st Virginia Regiment in 1851. In 1861, they were detached from the 1st Virginia Regiment and served throughout the Civil War as Company A, 46th Regiment, Virginia Infantry. They rejoined the 1st Virginia Regiment after the close of the war, but were chartered as in independent company in 1877, remaining so until the Spanish-American War, when they comprised Companies H and M, 4th Regiment of Virginia Volunteers. During World War I the company was assigned as the Horse Battalion, 104th Ammunition Train, 29th Division. The company served as a battalion of infantry during World War II. When the National Guard was reorganized in the 1960s, the Blues became part of the 183d Infantry, 1st Battalion, 29th Division, Virginia Army National Guard. The unit was deactivated in 1996. 

    • The Richmond Light Infantry Flask is in excellent condition considering it’s age
    • Cap screws on and off easily
    • Discoloring due to age
    • Minor dents throughout the body

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    Weight 1 lbs
    Dimensions 8 × 8 × 8 in

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