CAPTURED CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG.

CAPTURED CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG. This silk Confederate battle flag which is nicely framed measures about 67″ x 44″ including the 6″ border. This flag was made by Henry Cassidy of New Orleans, LA, under contract from Confederate General Pierre G. T. Beuregard early in 1862. This flag makes only the ninth of these rectangular flags to have survived the war and to have been found to date. Based on photographs of other surviving specimens, this flag appears to be, by far, the finest surviving specimen. This flag is, indeed, in excellent condition with only fraying and losses to the 6″ silk border. These facts make this battle flag a very rare example, indeed, of a flag that saw service in the western theater. Of the other eight surviving flags identical to this one, two are for unknown units such as this one, and identified specimens include the First Florida Infantry Battalion, which is on display at the Confederate Memorial Hall in New Orleans. The Museum of the Confederacy owns the 19th South Carolina Infantry Flag and the flag of the 57th Georgia; the flag of the 10th South Carolina Infantry is at the Charleston SC UDC Museum. Also recently identified is the flag of the 21st Louisiana Infantry which is housed ad the Burritt Museum in Huntsville, Alabama. One unknown flag such as this one also has a New Hampshire attribution after being found in a New Hampshire attic in 1932; this flag also is at the Museum of the Confederacy. Nothing more is known about that flag’s history. This flag,, without doubt, is original and authentic in every regard. It has been examined by Les Jensen, past curator Museum of the Confederacy and the late Howard Madaus. A letter by military historian, Greg Biggs, accompanies this flag relating what we know of this flag and the New Hampshire soldier whose effects it came from. This a great opportunity to buy one of the most aesthetically pleasing 1862 Confederate battle flags ever to be offered on market. This flag is archivally framed, and ready to be displayed. CONDITION: Very good overall, as stated above. 8-76226 (90,000-125,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1384	$94,300.00	CAPTURED CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG. This silk Confederate battle flag which is nicely framed measures about 67″ x 44″ including the 6″ border. This flag was made by Henry Cassidy of New Orleans, LA, under contract from Confederate General Pierre G. T. Beuregard early in 1862. This flag makes only the ninth of these rectangular flags to have survived the war and to have been found to date. Based on photographs of other surviving specimens, this flag appears to be, by far, the finest surviving specimen. This flag is, indeed, in excellent condition with only fraying and losses to the 6″ silk border. These facts make this battle flag a very rare example, indeed, of a flag that saw service in the western theater. Of the other eight surviving flags identical to this one, two are for unknown units such as this one, and identified specimens include the First Florida Infantry Battalion, which is on display at the Confederate Memorial Hall in New Orleans. The Museum of the Confederacy owns the 19th South Carolina Infantry Flag and the flag of the 57th Georgia; the flag of the 10th South Carolina Infantry is at the Charleston SC UDC Museum. Also recently identified is the flag of the 21st Louisiana Infantry which is housed ad the Burritt Museum in Huntsville, Alabama. One unknown flag such as this one also has a New Hampshire attribution after being found in a New Hampshire attic in 1932; this flag also is at the Museum of the Confederacy. Nothing more is known about that flag’s history. This flag,, without doubt, is original and authentic in every regard. It has been examined by Les Jensen, past curator Museum of the Confederacy and the late Howard Madaus. A letter by military historian, Greg Biggs, accompanies this flag relating what we know of this flag and the New Hampshire soldier whose effects it came from. This a great opportunity to buy one of the most aesthetically pleasing 1862 Confederate battle flags ever to be offered on market. This flag is archivally framed, and ready to be displayed. CONDITION: Very good overall, as stated above. 8-76226 (90,000-125,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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