EXTRAORDINARY 13 STAR CONFEDERATE FIRST NATIONAL BATTLE FLAG OF JEFF THOMPSON’S MISSOURI LEGION CAPTURED AT ISLAND NO. 10, NEAR NEW MADRID, MISSOURI APRIL 1862.

This fine & rare early 13-star Confederate 1st national flag was captured April 1, 1862 by Capt. Edward Sylla, 10th Illinois Infantry. There is a 5-pg letter explaining the gift of this flag in 1960 from the great grandson of Capt. Sylla’s brother who was also a veteran but in the 36th Illinois who, like his brother, only served a few months in campaigns on the Mississippi River in southern Missouri. The flag has been archivally framed by Fonda Thompsen, Textile Conservation, Inc. in 1993 & is accompanied by her report. Thirteen star 1st nationals are quite rare as only 11 states seceded but early war sentiments also brought in Missouri & Kentucky which unfortunately for the Confederates were overrun early & occupied by Union troops. There is a detailed report on this flag by well-known flag expert & scholar Gregg Biggs along with orig letter transmitting flag, battlefield map & other framed items of provenance including an April 10, 1862 newspaper telling of Union victory with illustration. CONDITION: Flag measures 49″ on hoist, 104″ on fly with canton of thirteen 3″ stars forming a 23″ diameter circle. Canton is constructed of a wool-cotton blend, stars, red & white bars are cotton, the fly end is hemmed & the leading edge is missing as it was no doubt cut from its staff when captured. The flag is hand sewn throughout & is intact as constructed. There are minor tears & 1 large repaired tear in bottom red bar which does not affect aesthetics. Color is good. 50151-1 JS (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2188

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Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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
	2188	$43,125.00	EXTRAORDINARY 13 STAR CONFEDERATE FIRST NATIONAL BATTLE FLAG OF JEFF THOMPSON’S MISSOURI LEGION CAPTURED AT ISLAND NO. 10, NEAR NEW MADRID, MISSOURI APRIL 1862. This fine & rare early 13-star Confederate 1st national flag was captured April 1, 1862 by Capt. Edward Sylla, 10th Illinois Infantry. There is a 5-pg letter explaining the gift of this flag in 1960 from the great grandson of Capt. Sylla’s brother who was also a veteran but in the 36th Illinois who, like his brother, only served a few months in campaigns on the Mississippi River in southern Missouri. The flag has been archivally framed by Fonda Thompsen, Textile Conservation, Inc. in 1993 & is accompanied by her report. Thirteen star 1st nationals are quite rare as only 11 states seceded but early war sentiments also brought in Missouri & Kentucky which unfortunately for the Confederates were overrun early & occupied by Union troops. There is a detailed report on this flag by well-known flag expert & scholar Gregg Biggs along with orig letter transmitting flag, battlefield map & other framed items of provenance including an April 10, 1862 newspaper telling of Union victory with illustration. CONDITION: Flag measures 49″ on hoist, 104″ on fly with canton of thirteen 3″ stars forming a 23″ diameter circle. Canton is constructed of a wool-cotton blend, stars, red & white bars are cotton, the fly end is hemmed & the leading edge is missing as it was no doubt cut from its staff when captured. The flag is hand sewn throughout & is intact as constructed. There are minor tears & 1 large repaired tear in bottom red bar which does not affect aesthetics. Color is good. 50151-1 JS (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2188 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2016 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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EXTRAORDINARY 13 STAR CONFEDERATE FIRST NATIONAL BATTLE FLAG OF JEFF THOMPSON’S MISSOURI LEGION CAPTURED AT ISLAND NO. 10, NEAR NEW MADRID, MISSOURI APRIL 1862.