White ribbon meas. approx. 2.50 inches wide by 6.00 inches long. At center is a red, white and blue 2^nd Brigade, 2^nd Division, 2^nd Corps flag on a golden pole within a golden sunburst.

Across the top of the ribbon is a blue bar with a row of 13 white, five-pointed stars. Below this is “PHILADELPHIA BRIGADE ASSOCIATION” done in alternating red and blue thread.

Under the flag is “RICHMOND VA. OCTOBER 5^th 1888.” This is also done in alternating red and blue thread.

All colors are bright and the ribbon is in overall excellent condition.

The Philadelphia Brigade consisted of the 69^th, 71^st, 72^nd and 106^th Pennsylvania Infantry and bore the brunt of Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg on July 3, 1863.

The ribbon commemorates the Philadelphians being invited to Richmond for the unveiling of a monument to Pickett’s Division.  [ad]

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