FRAMED CIVIL WAR HEADQUARTERS MARKER, NATIONAL GUARD ZOUAVES, 57TH NY INFANTRY.

Unique 35″ X 31-1/2″ painted linen sheet which reads, “HEAD-QUARTERS OF CAPT GOTT’S COMPANY National Guard ZOUAVES.”. I can see this pennant attached to Capt. Gott’s tent while in the field in camp after one of the 57th’s many battles. 57th NY was raised in New York City where Capt. Benjamin F. Gott enlisted on October 16, 1861 at New York City, NY. Capt. Gott and his company left New York City in November of 1861 and camped in the vicinity of Washington D.C. The unit proceeded in spring of 1862 to Virginia and participated in the battles in the Peninsula Campaign. At the Battle of Fair Oaks fought on June 1, 1862 the 57th had 12 casualties. Capt Gott would be discharged from this unit June 14, 1862 to join another regiment through wars end. 5th NY went on to see very heavy action in the major battles of The Army of the Potomac including Antietam in September of same year where the regiment had casualties of about 100. Benjamin Gott would leave service in February 1864 with the rank of Colonel of the 174th NY. SIZE: Frame 40″ X 36″. CONDITION: Banner is overall very good with good color as can be seen in photographs. Red and green paint highlights are dull in some areas but intact. Areas of staining, acid burn and several small holes & tears especially at top edge where attached apparently with 5 ties which are no longer present does not affect the overall esthetics of this rare and unique item. 9-94460 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2290

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2290	$0.00	FRAMED CIVIL WAR HEADQUARTERS MARKER, NATIONAL GUARD ZOUAVES, 57TH NY INFANTRY. Unique 35″ X 31-1/2″ painted linen sheet which reads, “HEAD-QUARTERS OF CAPT GOTT’S COMPANY National Guard ZOUAVES.”. I can see this pennant attached to Capt. Gott’s tent while in the field in camp after one of the 57th’s many battles. 57th NY was raised in New York City where Capt. Benjamin F. Gott enlisted on October 16, 1861 at New York City, NY. Capt. Gott and his company left New York City in November of 1861 and camped in the vicinity of Washington D.C. The unit proceeded in spring of 1862 to Virginia and participated in the battles in the Peninsula Campaign. At the Battle of Fair Oaks fought on June 1, 1862 the 57th had 12 casualties. Capt Gott would be discharged from this unit June 14, 1862 to join another regiment through wars end. 5th NY went on to see very heavy action in the major battles of The Army of the Potomac including Antietam in September of same year where the regiment had casualties of about 100. Benjamin Gott would leave service in February 1864 with the rank of Colonel of the 174th NY. SIZE: Frame 40″ X 36″. CONDITION: Banner is overall very good with good color as can be seen in photographs. Red and green paint highlights are dull in some areas but intact. Areas of staining, acid burn and several small holes & tears especially at top edge where attached apparently with 5 ties which are no longer present does not affect the overall esthetics of this rare and unique item. 9-94460 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2290 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FRAMED CIVIL WAR HEADQUARTERS MARKER, NATIONAL GUARD ZOUAVES, 57TH NY INFANTRY.