American 3rd New York Regiment Flag

By Crusader1307

Raised in 1775 in support of The American Revolutionary War, The 3^rd New York Regiment of Infantry was one of the early Regiments that only volunteered for 1 year. During this period, they did not actively participate in The War, but served as a Garrison Force within The Colony. When re-formed under a longer Service Contract, The 3^rd would participate in The Invasion of Canada (which was a failure). They would however manage to stop further British incursions into New York, and would later fight in several major battles.  Their Colors were a Blue Field with The Colonial Seal of New York (an early version). No other embellishments were used. The Flag of The 3^rd is also the only Revolutionary War Flag used by State Forces that was preserved and exists today in a Museum.