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Guidons for calvary, infantry, field
artillery and other units of the division were basically the same as
those used today. Dimensions for all guidons were 20 inches at the
hoist by 27 3/4 inches on the fly with a 10 inch fork, and they were
made of wool bunting. Antiaricraft artillery battalions usually had
guidons of the Coast Artillery pattern, since most of them had
originated in that branch. from: http://www.5ad.org/flags/flags.html
Guidon: Middle French, from "guide"
A small flag; especially : one borne by a
military unit as a unit marker
Company: lowest
administration unit in the army. Usually consists of a headquarters and
most often commanded by a captain.
Battalion: the
basic military tactical and administrative unit consisting of three or
more rifle companies and certain special units. Commanded by a major or
lieutenant colonel.
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