RARE, UNOFFICIAL 42-STAR US CAVALRY GUIDON, CIRCA 1890.

Printed on cotton, archivally framed. Stenciled in center of field are crossed sabers with designations for Company A, 2nd US Cavalry. These flags are thought to have been special ceremonial flags used at Ft. Sheridan or at the Presidio in San Francisco in dress parades. Regardless, few have ever surfaced and they are all of the same configuration with different cavalry units. 42-stars were official for only two years, 1889-1891. SIZE: Flag: 18-1/2″ x 24″. Frame: 24-1/4″ x 29-3/4″. PROVENANCE: The Timothy Gallagher Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. Flag shows little use. Stenciled cavalry markings have faded, other colors are vivid with a few small holes and light stained areas. 51371-20 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2090

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2090	$4,840.00	RARE, UNOFFICIAL 42-STAR US CAVALRY GUIDON, CIRCA 1890. Printed on cotton, archivally framed. Stenciled in center of field are crossed sabers with designations for Company A, 2nd US Cavalry. These flags are thought to have been special ceremonial flags used at Ft. Sheridan or at the Presidio in San Francisco in dress parades. Regardless, few have ever surfaced and they are all of the same configuration with different cavalry units. 42-stars were official for only two years, 1889-1891. SIZE: Flag: 18-1/2″ x 24″. Frame: 24-1/4″ x 29-3/4″. PROVENANCE: The Timothy Gallagher Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. Flag shows little use. Stenciled cavalry markings have faded, other colors are vivid with a few small holes and light stained areas. 51371-20 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2090 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017 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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RARE, UNOFFICIAL 42-STAR US CAVALRY GUIDON, CIRCA 1890.