This is an old print in the original mat and frame. Overall measurements are approx. 14.50 x 12.00 inches. The print itself shows both the State and National colors of the 5^th New York Heavy Artillery. The State color has the Coat of Arms of New York at top. Beneath this is a scroll with “5^th Artillery N.Y.S.V.V.” Below this are crossed cannons and at the very bottom is another scroll that reads “Presented by the City of New York.” The National color has the unit designation on the centermost red stripe with the following battle honors on the stripes above and below it: 

Harpers Ferry Sept. 13^th, 14^th, & 15^th ‘62

Piedmont VA. June 5^th ’64

Lexington VA. June 14^th ’64

Buchanan VA. June 14^th ’64

Lynchburgh VA. June 18^th ’64

Salem VA. June 21^st ’64

Harpers Ferry VA. July 4^th, 5^th, 6^th & 7^th ’64

Snickers Gap VA. July 18^th ’64

Winchester VA. July 24^th ’64

Martinsburgh VA. July 25^th ’64

Halltown, VA. Aug. 25^th ’64

Berryville VA. Sept. 3^rd ’64

Opequan VA. Sept. 19^th ’64

Fisher Hill VA. Sept. 22^nd ’64

Cedar Creek VA. Oct. 13^th & 19^th

Middletown VA. Oct. 19^th ’64

At the top center, between the colors, is a 6 pointed star surrounded by the inscription “5^th New York Heavy Artillery Veteran Association.” Under the State color is “Organized” and under the National color is “Oct. 19, 1878,” The mat is severely water stained. The print itself appears to be very clean. 

This regiment served in the various forts around New York City and then Washington, D.C. before entering the field as infantry in 1864. The battle honors listed above tell of the regiments’ campaigns.