ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR FLAG (FLANK MARKER) OF THE “IRONSIDES REGIMENT”, 176TH N.Y.V.V.I. REGIMENT.

ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR FLAG (FLANK MARKER) OF THE “IRONSIDES REGIMENT”, 176TH N.Y.V.V.I. REGIMENT. Beautiful 29″ (hoist) by 31″ (fly), this flank marker was probably manufactured by the firm of Brandon & Styles. The 176th was formed in the fall of 1862 and early 1863 and after 9 months of service was re-formed and mustered in for 3 years service in November 1864. During its term, it formed part of the garrison in the defences of New Orleans during the siege at Port Hudson and detachments of the regiment participated in the skirmishes at Pattersonville, La Fourche crossing, Thibodeaux, Fort Buchanan, Bayou Boeuff and Brashier City. In the action at La Fourche crossing, the regiment was commanded by Maj. Morgan and behaved most gallantly and also in the actions at Fort Buchanan, on the Atchafalaya, and at Brashear City. The loss of the regiment in these actions amounted to 464 killed, wounded and captured or missing. In the spring of 1864, attached to the 3d brigade, Grover’s division, 19th corps, it took part in Banks’ Red River campaign, being engaged at Mansura and Simsport. In July it returned to Virginia with the first two divisions of the 19th corps and took an active part in Sheridan’s brilliant campaign in the Shenandoah Valley against Gen. Early, including the battles of Berryville, the Opequan (Winchester), Fisher’s Hill, and Cedar Creek. Its loss at the Opequan was 47 killed, wounded and missing, and at Cedar creek, 53. In the assault on Fisher’s hill it captured 4 guns from the enemy. It remained in the valley until Jan., 1865, when it was ordered to Savannah, Ga., with Grover’s division. In March it was ordered with the division, now commanded by Gen. Birge, to North Carolina, where it was temporarily attached to the 10th corps and took part in the final campaign of the Carolinas, ending with the surrender of Gen. Johnston at Bennett’s house. CONDITION: This flank marker was no doubt present during the later actions of this regiment and has been wonderfully cared for. The field is an immaculate, bright and vivid, shiny royal blue with yellow twisted braid fringe. The large painted lettering and borders of the its red, semi-elliptical shield are bright gold gilt. The brightness and finish of the paint on this flag is remarkably preserved in excellent condition. The only detraction to the flag are small pieces of the paint that have chipped and cracked from the ID shield. The size and condition of the flag make it an outstanding candidate for display. Similar flank markers and the sister flags to this particular marker (175th) can be seen at the New York State Military Museum in Saratoga Springs, New York. Potentially a magnificent display flag that could become the centerpiece to any New York Civil War Collection. 4-33417 (10,000-20,000)

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
	1385	$0.00	ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR FLAG (FLANK MARKER) OF THE “IRONSIDES REGIMENT”, 176TH N.Y.V.V.I. REGIMENT. Beautiful 29″ (hoist) by 31″ (fly), this flank marker was probably manufactured by the firm of Brandon & Styles. The 176th was formed in the fall of 1862 and early 1863 and after 9 months of service was re-formed and mustered in for 3 years service in November 1864. During its term, it formed part of the garrison in the defences of New Orleans during the siege at Port Hudson and detachments of the regiment participated in the skirmishes at Pattersonville, La Fourche crossing, Thibodeaux, Fort Buchanan, Bayou Boeuff and Brashier City. In the action at La Fourche crossing, the regiment was commanded by Maj. Morgan and behaved most gallantly and also in the actions at Fort Buchanan, on the Atchafalaya, and at Brashear City. The loss of the regiment in these actions amounted to 464 killed, wounded and captured or missing. In the spring of 1864, attached to the 3d brigade, Grover’s division, 19th corps, it took part in Banks’ Red River campaign, being engaged at Mansura and Simsport. In July it returned to Virginia with the first two divisions of the 19th corps and took an active part in Sheridan’s brilliant campaign in the Shenandoah Valley against Gen. Early, including the battles of Berryville, the Opequan (Winchester), Fisher’s Hill, and Cedar Creek. Its loss at the Opequan was 47 killed, wounded and missing, and at Cedar creek, 53. In the assault on Fisher’s hill it captured 4 guns from the enemy. It remained in the valley until Jan., 1865, when it was ordered to Savannah, Ga., with Grover’s division. In March it was ordered with the division, now commanded by Gen. Birge, to North Carolina, where it was temporarily attached to the 10th corps and took part in the final campaign of the Carolinas, ending with the surrender of Gen. Johnston at Bennett’s house. CONDITION: This flank marker was no doubt present during the later actions of this regiment and has been wonderfully cared for. The field is an immaculate, bright and vivid, shiny royal blue with yellow twisted braid fringe. The large painted lettering and borders of the its red, semi-elliptical shield are bright gold gilt. The brightness and finish of the paint on this flag is remarkably preserved in excellent condition. The only detraction to the flag are small pieces of the paint that have chipped and cracked from the ID shield. The size and condition of the flag make it an outstanding candidate for display. Similar flank markers and the sister flags to this particular marker (175th) can be seen at the New York State Military Museum in Saratoga Springs, New York. Potentially a magnificent display flag that could become the centerpiece to any New York Civil War Collection. 4-33417 (10,000-20,000) 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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