CIVIL WAR 34 STAR FLAG WITH UNUSUAL DISPLAY OF STARS.

CIVIL WAR 34 STAR FLAG WITH UNUSUAL DISPLAY OF STARS. This entirely hand-sewn single-ply wool bunting flag measures approx. 4-1/2′ x 8-1/2′. The canton has an arrangement of stars that we have never seen before being of two groups of seventeen 3″ cotton “sewn-through” stars arranged like long letter “U”s. Flags in this era were made to be viewed with flag being hung vertically and we have no idea what the two long inverted “U”s would’ve represented but they most assuredly had a meaning. Regardless, this is a nice 1861-1863 official US flag. CONDITION: Flag is very good overall with scattered small holes and tears. Colors are good and bright as can be seen in photos. There is a 7″ long tear in one red stripe that has been repaired for continued use. The 1-1/2″ heavy linen hoist has areas of fraying, especially on edges and missing approx. 7″ x 1” area at top eyelet which is a large handmade copper grommet, possibly used to replace the hand-sewn eyelet like seen at opposite end of hoist where there is also several inches of tearing weakening this end of hoist. 4-46874 JS152 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2101	$1,725.00	CIVIL WAR 34 STAR FLAG WITH UNUSUAL DISPLAY OF STARS. This entirely hand-sewn single-ply wool bunting flag measures approx. 4-1/2′ x 8-1/2′. The canton has an arrangement of stars that we have never seen before being of two groups of seventeen 3″ cotton “sewn-through” stars arranged like long letter “U”s. Flags in this era were made to be viewed with flag being hung vertically and we have no idea what the two long inverted “U”s would’ve represented but they most assuredly had a meaning. Regardless, this is a nice 1861-1863 official US flag. CONDITION: Flag is very good overall with scattered small holes and tears. Colors are good and bright as can be seen in photos. There is a 7″ long tear in one red stripe that has been repaired for continued use. The 1-1/2″ heavy linen hoist has areas of fraying, especially on edges and missing approx. 7″ x 1” area at top eyelet which is a large handmade copper grommet, possibly used to replace the hand-sewn eyelet like seen at opposite end of hoist where there is also several inches of tearing weakening this end of hoist. 4-46874 JS152 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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