The Rough Riders Flag #2--single figure
$58.00
Item Number: SPA6014
Rough Rider Infantryman with Rough Riders Flag #2 (1896-1908) -- Single Figure
First United States Volunteer Cavalry Flag 1898
When the Spanish American War started, Teddy Roosevelt would resign his job as Assistant Secretary of the Navy to form the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry.
This unit mixed together seasoned Dakota cowboys, Ivy Leaguers from New England, New York City cops, and Pawnee scouts. He had more applicants than he could accept.
Newspapers nicknamed them "The Rough Riders" and they became the stuff of legends and helped propelled their commander into the White House.
Released in JANUARY 2021.
