Colors and Guidons of the Philippine Scouts
PS Colors and Guidons Rescued during WWII
Saved by an Angel: The rescue of the 12th Quartermaster (PS) Regimental Colors
By Sean Conejos. A Japanese soldier eyed the curious tan-colored, blue-fringed cloth that hung around 1st Lt. Beulah “Peggy” Greenwalt’s shoulders. “It’s only a shawl,” she said. Read more.
The Recovery of the 57th Infantry (PS) Regimental Colors from Corregidor
By PHILRYCOM Headquarters. “The regimental colors were saved from capture on Corregidor when an officer of the regiment stuffed them in his pillowcase, and managed to hide them some place in the walls of Bilibid Prison…” Read more.
Return of the 26th Cavalry (PS) National Colors
By Clay Conner. I first came upon the National Colors of the 26th Cavalry when Sergeant [Gaetano] Bato of the 26th Cavalry came to me in July 1943 at which time another American, Frank Gyovai, and I were attempting to establish a headquarters.... Read more.
Pre-WWII PS Colors and Guidons
91st Coast Artillery (PS) Regimental Colors (1928)
The Office of the Quartermaster General approved the Coat of Arms of the 91st Coast Artillery (PS) on April 3, 1928 and was incorporated into the regimental colors. (From “The Philippine Scouts” by Col. John Olson)
26th Cavalry (PS) Regimental Colors (1924)
The Office of the Quartermaster General approved the Coat of Arms of the 26th Cavalry (PS) on February 6, 1924 and was incorporated into the regimental colors. (From “26 U.S. Cavalry Regiment ‘Philippine Scouts’: A Scrapbook” compiled by George Rummel, Jr.)
HQ Battery, 24th Field Artillery (PS) Guidon (1924-1931)
This guidon, measuring 25" x 41", was brought home by Col. (later Maj. Gen.) Upton Birnie. He commanded the 24th Field Artillery Regiment (PS) from December 25, 1931 to March 26, 1934. (Courtesy of the “Ta Na” Collection)
Remade PS Colors and Guidons
Colors of the Philippine/12th Infantry Division
The Philippine Division flag faithfully restored. (Courtesy of Philip Garcia)
Colors of the Philippine Department
Size: 4’ x 3’. Printed on Nylon. Based on existing colors. (Courtesy of Sean Conejos)
12th Quartermaster (PS) Regimental Colors
Size: 4’ x 3’. Printed on Nylon. Based on the colors rescued by Capt. Peggy Greenwalt. (Courtesy of Sean Conejos)
14th Engineers (PS) Regimental Colors
Size: 4’ x 3’. Printed on Nylon. Based on the description of the Regimental Distinctive Insignia. (Courtesy of Sean Conejos)
26th Cavalry (PS) Regimental Colors
Size: 4’ x 3’. Printed on Nylon. Based on the description of the Regimental Coat of Arms. (Courtesy of Sean Conejos)
57th Infantry (PS) Regimental Colors
Size: 4’ x 3’. Printed on Nylon. Based on the recovered colors and historical photographs. (Courtesy of Sean Conejos)
24th Field Artillery (PS) Regimental Colors
Size: 4’ x 3’. Printed on Nylon. Based on the description of the Regimental Coat of Arms. (Courtesy of Sean Conejos)
First Filipino Infantry Regimental Colors
Size: 4’ x 3’. Printed on Nylon. Based on historical photographs. (Courtesy of Sean Conejos)