REGULATION 35 STAR GUIDON 7TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY “SABER REGIMENT” INSCRIBED “LEBANON”.

SN NSN. Rare are Civil war guidons with any kind of history and this flag has ink inscription on two stripes which read “Company C 7th Pennsylvania US Cavalry” on top white stripe and “Lebanon” on second white stripe. Lebanon, TN was an important Cavalry engagement for this famous unit. Archival framed with flag is document stating flag was used in numerous campaigns in TN and GA by Capt. George F. Steahlin and presented to Mrs. Regina Snyder who presented the flag to William McKinley Christmas 1898. This document which must have been prepared in 1898 states that this flag was used by Company F of the 7th PA however the contemporary ink inscription says Company C. Some minor details were probably forgot after 30 years. Regardless, these two companies fought together and were called the “Saber Regiment” due to their proficiency with that weapon. No doubt this flag had an interesting history during the Lebanon campaign as this unit was all over middle TN in 1862 and 1863 and at Lebanon on several occasions. Report of Brig. Gen. Ebenezer Dumont, U. S. Army from one incident written from Lebanon on May 5, 1862: “I surprised and attacked the enemy under Col.’s Morgan and Wood this morning at 4 o’clock at this place, and after a hard-fought battle of one and a half hours and a running fight of 15 miles in pursuit achieved a complete and substantial victory. My force was about 600, composed of detachments from Col. Wynkoop, G. Clay Smith, and Wolford; that of the enemy, as stated by himself, upward of 800, besides which the disloyal inhabitants not in the army opened a murderous fire on our soldiers from their houses and kept it up until all the organized forces of the enemy had fled or been slain or captured. The loyal inhabitants-not a few, but having no arms-could render us no assistance. Forces on either side were exclusively mounted troops. I captured, say, 150 prisoners, among whom is one Col. Wood, 3 captains, and 4 lieutenants; upward of 150 horses and upward of 100 stand of arms, I would think. Our killed will not exceed, as now advised, 6, and our wounded 25. Among the latter is Col. G. Clay Smith, Fourth Kentucky Cavalry, in the abdomen, dangerously. I am not as yet advised that we lost any prisoners except Maj. Given, Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry, who fell into the hands of the enemy during the street fight by mistaking the enemy for our own troops. I will make a detailed report as soon as I can get returns which will enable me to make it strictly accurate; they are not yet in. The detailed report can make little change or in any way affect the substantial value of the victory that was and is complete and overwhelming. Never did men behave better. It will be may duty in my detailed report to mention meritorious conduct, a duty which justice to the meritorious requires and which I shall execute with exceeding delight, for in this little affair intrepidity, personal daring, and heroic courage were conspicuous from the firing of the first to the last gun. Battles of more import, measured by the number of troops engaged or results, might afford less to commend than does the battle of Lebanon of May 5”. This 35 star guidon would not become official until July 4 of 1863, but in anticipation of West Virginia becoming our 35th state no doubt some of these guidons were issued early. “LEBANON” written on this flag like a battle honor no doubt commemorates this action. George F. Steahlin who had this flag entered the 7th PA Cavalry Nov. 14, 1861 in Company F and became Capt. of Company E and later adjutant of the regiment finally leaving service Oct 31, 1864. This is a rare relic with great provenance that displays beautifully. There are several additional documents concerning this flag which are photographed and can be viewed on web including a document dated Christmas 1899 where the flag was given to C. McKinley Whittemore whose estate this flag was once in. PROVENANCE: George F. Steahlin. Mrs. Regina Snyder, Elisabeth, NJ. Charles McKinley Whittemore, 1899. CONDITION: Flag is fairly intact with several inches of both guidon points missing and a portion at the crotch of V. Silk shows much fracturing especially on white stripes but flag has been conserved and archival framed by Jessica Hack of New Orleans. Colors are still good though red has run onto white stripes. Painted gold stars of canton are mostly complete with some bleed through of stars where folded. Inscriptions on white stripes are only discerned with scrutiny but are present and appear properly transcribed as above. Document framed with flag is soiled with foxing but is easily read. Frame is in very fine condition with 4” decorated antique gold colored moldings. Frame measures about 49” X 39”. 4-53574 JS261 (25,000-45,000) – Lot 3264

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	3264	$27,025.00	REGULATION 35 STAR GUIDON 7TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY “SABER REGIMENT” INSCRIBED “LEBANON”. SN NSN. Rare are Civil war guidons with any kind of history and this flag has ink inscription on two stripes which read “Company C 7th Pennsylvania US Cavalry” on top white stripe and “Lebanon” on second white stripe. Lebanon, TN was an important Cavalry engagement for this famous unit. Archival framed with flag is document stating flag was used in numerous campaigns in TN and GA by Capt. George F. Steahlin and presented to Mrs. Regina Snyder who presented the flag to William McKinley Christmas 1898. This document which must have been prepared in 1898 states that this flag was used by Company F of the 7th PA however the contemporary ink inscription says Company C. Some minor details were probably forgot after 30 years. Regardless, these two companies fought together and were called the “Saber Regiment” due to their proficiency with that weapon. No doubt this flag had an interesting history during the Lebanon campaign as this unit was all over middle TN in 1862 and 1863 and at Lebanon on several occasions. Report of Brig. Gen. Ebenezer Dumont, U. S. Army from one incident written from Lebanon on May 5, 1862: “I surprised and attacked the enemy under Col.’s Morgan and Wood this morning at 4 o’clock at this place, and after a hard-fought battle of one and a half hours and a running fight of 15 miles in pursuit achieved a complete and substantial victory. My force was about 600, composed of detachments from Col. Wynkoop, G. Clay Smith, and Wolford; that of the enemy, as stated by himself, upward of 800, besides which the disloyal inhabitants not in the army opened a murderous fire on our soldiers from their houses and kept it up until all the organized forces of the enemy had fled or been slain or captured. The loyal inhabitants-not a few, but having no arms-could render us no assistance. Forces on either side were exclusively mounted troops. I captured, say, 150 prisoners, among whom is one Col. Wood, 3 captains, and 4 lieutenants; upward of 150 horses and upward of 100 stand of arms, I would think. Our killed will not exceed, as now advised, 6, and our wounded 25. Among the latter is Col. G. Clay Smith, Fourth Kentucky Cavalry, in the abdomen, dangerously. I am not as yet advised that we lost any prisoners except Maj. Given, Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry, who fell into the hands of the enemy during the street fight by mistaking the enemy for our own troops. I will make a detailed report as soon as I can get returns which will enable me to make it strictly accurate; they are not yet in. The detailed report can make little change or in any way affect the substantial value of the victory that was and is complete and overwhelming. Never did men behave better. It will be may duty in my detailed report to mention meritorious conduct, a duty which justice to the meritorious requires and which I shall execute with exceeding delight, for in this little affair intrepidity, personal daring, and heroic courage were conspicuous from the firing of the first to the last gun. Battles of more import, measured by the number of troops engaged or results, might afford less to commend than does the battle of Lebanon of May 5”. This 35 star guidon would not become official until July 4 of 1863, but in anticipation of West Virginia becoming our 35th state no doubt some of these guidons were issued early. “LEBANON” written on this flag like a battle honor no doubt commemorates this action. George F. Steahlin who had this flag entered the 7th PA Cavalry Nov. 14, 1861 in Company F and became Capt. of Company E and later adjutant of the regiment finally leaving service Oct 31, 1864. This is a rare relic with great provenance that displays beautifully. There are several additional documents concerning this flag which are photographed and can be viewed on web including a document dated Christmas 1899 where the flag was given to C. McKinley Whittemore whose estate this flag was once in. PROVENANCE: George F. Steahlin. Mrs. Regina Snyder, Elisabeth, NJ. Charles McKinley Whittemore, 1899. CONDITION: Flag is fairly intact with several inches of both guidon points missing and a portion at the crotch of V. Silk shows much fracturing especially on white stripes but flag has been conserved and archival framed by Jessica Hack of New Orleans. Colors are still good though red has run onto white stripes. Painted gold stars of canton are mostly complete with some bleed through of stars where folded. Inscriptions on white stripes are only discerned with scrutiny but are present and appear properly transcribed as above. Document framed with flag is soiled with foxing but is easily read. Frame is in very fine condition with 4” decorated antique gold colored moldings. Frame measures about 49” X 39”. 4-53574 JS261 (25,000-45,000) – Lot 3264 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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REGULATION 35 STAR GUIDON 7TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY “SABER REGIMENT” INSCRIBED “LEBANON”.