The Aroostook War


Calais Frontier Guard banner, 1839

Calais Frontier Guard banner, 1839
Item 11771   info
Maine Historical Society

This Calais Frontier Guard banner was made by Charles Codman in 1839 and accompanied the Guard to the border dispute with Canada which was called the Aroostook War. The banner is of oil and gold leaf on silk and shows George Washington and his generals, flanked by four flags. On the reverse is the Maine State Seal.

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