April 2, 1861; The Charleston Mercury
In passing by the jewelry store of Messrs. HAYDEN & WHILDEN yesterday evening, our attention was attracted by a splendid flag which has been made for the First Regiment of Infantry, Col. MAXCY GREGG, commanding. The ground is of blue silk, six and a half feet fly, and six feet on the pike. There is a white silk embroidered Palmetto tree in the centre, with an embroidered wreath of oak and olive around it, and a white silk crescent in the centre. There is also a heavy white silk fringe and tassels all around the flag. The pike is surmounted by a silver spear. There are also two guidons, or markers, of white silk, trimmed with gold fringe, bearing on each side the inscription, ‘First Regiment, S.C.V.’ Messrs. HAYDEN & WHILDEN have gotten up no less than twelve different banners, or flags, during the last three months. The one of which we now make mention, will be on exhibition at their store during the day, and will amply repay a visit.