"First Kansas Volunteer Infantry Regiment Retires Original Colors" (Story by Captain David Cosloy 1st Kansas Volunteer Infantry Company D,Photos by Michelle Martin) The presentation of the new colors was made at the Sunday morning parade of the Frontier Battalion. First, the old colors were furled and removed to the camp area by the color guard and the new colors were presented by some of the ladies representing the town of Lawrence, Kansas. The new colors were presented to the brigade and the color guard was posted back in the ranks. The previous captain of the 1st Kansas, Robert Cuevas,  accepted the new colors and the brigade gave three cheers for the new flag. The new flag bears the 34 stars of the flag and the words "First Kansas Infantry".   Bentonville, Arkansas--November 9, 2003   The First Kansas Volunteer Infantry retired the old national colors this weekend at Bentonville Battlefield and promptly initiated the new colors at the Sunday afternoon battle. The new colors are made with a more accurate size and material. The old flag was canvas and was not the proper size. They had served well, however, for more than 12 years. The new flag is 6 feet by 6 and one-half feet in size. The material is silk. The new flag will require more protection from the elements, but should serve the unit well into the future. Captain David Cosloy First Kansas Volunteer Infantry Company D "Baptism by Fire!" Pictured Below, the New Colors see Intense Action the same day they are unvelied.