ANV BATTLE FLAG OF THE 51ST NC INFANTRY.

Revised: 2/26/2010

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A comprehensive report has been prepared on this lot by one of the nation’s foremost flag authorities, Mr. Greg Biggs. We have just received results of his research and this will be included as part of the lot. CLICK HERE TO READ THE REPORT

ANV BATTLE FLAG OF THE 51ST NC INFANTRY. This battle flag recently was sold directly by descendants of Union General Godfrey Weitzel. This flag has an attached ink label which reads “One of six Rebel battle flags captured from the Rebel General Hoke’s Division and their assault on the 1st (Stannard’s) Division of the 18th Corps. Brevet Maj. Genl. G. Weitzel commanding on Friday the 30th of September 1864 at Chafin’s farm near Richmond Virginia”. Accompanying letter of provenance from flag historian Gregg Biggs states the reasoning in determining that this is the flag of the 51st NC. This flag is a regulation 3rd bunting issue Army of Northern Virginia battle flag. As seen in photographs, flag exhibits battle damage and souveniring where 4 stars have been removed. The flag originally would have been about 48″ square but what remains is 46-1/2″ by about 35″. The flag was tacked to a linen backing by a family member many years ago. Bullet holes have been outlined nicely with silk thread. In the Battle of Chafin’s Farm five flags are noted lost by the Confederate authorities on the 30th and one on the 29th which corresponds to General Weitzel’s tag of six captured flags. Of the five flags lost on the 30th of September, other than the flag of the 51st NC, were the flags of the 8th, 31st & 61st NC along with the flag of the 6th SC. SIZE: 46-1/2″ x 35″ CONDITION: Very good overall as stitched to old piece of linen. The color is very good as can be seen in the photographs. There is staining which is possibly blood. There is soiling which has turned the white stars and fimbriation gray which is typical of smoke caused by gun powder burned on the battle field. 8-76263 JS14 (65,000-85,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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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	2374	$39,100.00	Revised: 2/26/2010 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A comprehensive report has been prepared on this lot by one of the nation’s foremost flag authorities, Mr. Greg Biggs. We have just received results of his research and this will be included as part of the lot. CLICK HERE TO READ THE REPORT ANV BATTLE FLAG OF THE 51ST NC INFANTRY. This battle flag recently was sold directly by descendants of Union General Godfrey Weitzel. This flag has an attached ink label which reads “One of six Rebel battle flags captured from the Rebel General Hoke’s Division and their assault on the 1st (Stannard’s) Division of the 18th Corps. Brevet Maj. Genl. G. Weitzel commanding on Friday the 30th of September 1864 at Chafin’s farm near Richmond Virginia”. Accompanying letter of provenance from flag historian Gregg Biggs states the reasoning in determining that this is the flag of the 51st NC. This flag is a regulation 3rd bunting issue Army of Northern Virginia battle flag. As seen in photographs, flag exhibits battle damage and souveniring where 4 stars have been removed. The flag originally would have been about 48″ square but what remains is 46-1/2″ by about 35″. The flag was tacked to a linen backing by a family member many years ago. Bullet holes have been outlined nicely with silk thread. In the Battle of Chafin’s Farm five flags are noted lost by the Confederate authorities on the 30th and one on the 29th which corresponds to General Weitzel’s tag of six captured flags. Of the five flags lost on the 30th of September, other than the flag of the 51st NC, were the flags of the 8th, 31st & 61st NC along with the flag of the 6th SC. SIZE: 46-1/2″ x 35″ CONDITION: Very good overall as stitched to old piece of linen. The color is very good as can be seen in the photographs. There is staining which is possibly blood. There is soiling which has turned the white stars and fimbriation gray which is typical of smoke caused by gun powder burned on the battle field. 8-76263 JS14 (65,000-85,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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