CIVIL WAR 34 STAR FLAG.

SN NSN. About 27″ X 48″. 34 star American Flag became official July 4, 1861 upon the admission of Kansas as our 34th state and is quite scarce being only 4′ on fly and very displayable size. This flag has seen a lot of use as can be seen from wear at end and several holes with soiling and staining. It still retains good, bold, well patinaed colors however. One small 1/2″ handmade brass grommet is retained on lower end of 2″ linen hoist. There is some indiscernible writing on hoist but a stenciled number “4” can still be seen, no doubt noting its length when manufactured. This flag would be official for 2 years until the break up of Virginia and admission of West Virginia as the 35th state in July 1863. This wool bunting flag is all hand sewn and typical of other flags of the Civil War era. CONDITION: Good overall. Colors are good as can be seen in photos. Flag is pulling away from hoist the length of bottom two stripes and a few inches of canton is doing the same. Top eyelet in hoist is ripped away and a large tear almost separating hoist at that point. Numerous small holes in body of flag and one large 2″ x 2″ hole in a white stripe near hoist. 2″ cotton stars are double appliqued. 12 or 13 of the stars closest to quadrant where adjoining stripes are much heavier soiled and appear to have been “coated” with some type of material, possibly to differentiate from the other stars in their time of use; regardless today they just appear darker and more heavily soiled then remaining 20 or so stars. 4-51255 JS16 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3267

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3267	$3,162.50	CIVIL WAR 34 STAR FLAG. SN NSN. About 27″ X 48″. 34 star American Flag became official July 4, 1861 upon the admission of Kansas as our 34th state and is quite scarce being only 4′ on fly and very displayable size. This flag has seen a lot of use as can be seen from wear at end and several holes with soiling and staining. It still retains good, bold, well patinaed colors however. One small 1/2″ handmade brass grommet is retained on lower end of 2″ linen hoist. There is some indiscernible writing on hoist but a stenciled number “4” can still be seen, no doubt noting its length when manufactured. This flag would be official for 2 years until the break up of Virginia and admission of West Virginia as the 35th state in July 1863. This wool bunting flag is all hand sewn and typical of other flags of the Civil War era. CONDITION: Good overall. Colors are good as can be seen in photos. Flag is pulling away from hoist the length of bottom two stripes and a few inches of canton is doing the same. Top eyelet in hoist is ripped away and a large tear almost separating hoist at that point. Numerous small holes in body of flag and one large 2″ x 2″ hole in a white stripe near hoist. 2″ cotton stars are double appliqued. 12 or 13 of the stars closest to quadrant where adjoining stripes are much heavier soiled and appear to have been “coated” with some type of material, possibly to differentiate from the other stars in their time of use; regardless today they just appear darker and more heavily soiled then remaining 20 or so stars. 4-51255 JS16 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3267 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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CIVIL WAR 34 STAR FLAG.