REGULATION CAVALRY GUIDON OF COMPANY D, 4TH VIRGINIA U. S. CAVALRY, PAXTON GUARDS.

REGULATION CAVALRY GUIDON OF COMPANY D, 4TH VIRGINIA U. S. CAVALRY, PAXTON GUARDS. This rarely seen dragoon pattern (Model 1833) guidon was carried by Company D, 4th VA Cavalry, recruited as the “Paxton Guards” in honor of Col John C. Paxton, 2nd VA Cavalry, whom Gen. J. D. Cox described as “handsome, dashing, fearless . . . a bold rider and daring scout.” This company was raised between the Ohio River cities of Parkersburg and Marietta during Morgan’s Raid in the summer of 1863. Over the next six months its men experienced constant escort and scout duty in the cold, barren mountains of WV, clashing with Confederates at Salt Bridge, Medley, and Williamsport. In early March 1864 it mustered out of U. S. service with many members re-enlisting in other regiments. Guidon is fabricated of remarkably resilient silk of white under red panels, which has faded to a light purplish hue. Signature of sign/flag painter “TURTON” appears immediately beneath the third line of his work: “PAXTON GUARDS / Co. D. / 4th VA. CAVALRY.” Gold leaf lettering is professionally restored, expertly following their orig outlines. On hoist, minute areas of worn silk reveal red wool-worsted cording, similar to regulation artillery hat cords. Entire guidon is pressure-mounted in an archivally-prepared frame. Southeastern Ohio residents remember Jerry Devol, Washington County historian, who originally owned this guidon which was descended from 1st Lieut. William L. Theis, Paxton Guards. When Jerry returned from the Korean War, the flag had vanished until another collector rediscovered it decades later—this time in a Parkersburg antiques store, buried in a bag of old silks. It rejoined Jerry’s collection and was resold in the Devol estate auction in June 1997 and is now being offered again. The flag for the first time is now fully archivally conserved and framed by the Intermuseum Conservation Association of Cleveland, OH. A detailed conservation report and history of Paxton and the Paxton Guards accompany this lot along with a 19th century engraving of Col. John C. Paxton. CONDITION: Very good as conserved and restored. Detailed conservation report is available for interested bidders. 8-76210 JS246 (25,000-35,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1448	$19,550.00	REGULATION CAVALRY GUIDON OF COMPANY D, 4TH VIRGINIA U. S. CAVALRY, PAXTON GUARDS. This rarely seen dragoon pattern (Model 1833) guidon was carried by Company D, 4th VA Cavalry, recruited as the “Paxton Guards” in honor of Col John C. Paxton, 2nd VA Cavalry, whom Gen. J. D. Cox described as “handsome, dashing, fearless . . . a bold rider and daring scout.” This company was raised between the Ohio River cities of Parkersburg and Marietta during Morgan’s Raid in the summer of 1863. Over the next six months its men experienced constant escort and scout duty in the cold, barren mountains of WV, clashing with Confederates at Salt Bridge, Medley, and Williamsport. In early March 1864 it mustered out of U. S. service with many members re-enlisting in other regiments. Guidon is fabricated of remarkably resilient silk of white under red panels, which has faded to a light purplish hue. Signature of sign/flag painter “TURTON” appears immediately beneath the third line of his work: “PAXTON GUARDS / Co. D. / 4th VA. CAVALRY.” Gold leaf lettering is professionally restored, expertly following their orig outlines. On hoist, minute areas of worn silk reveal red wool-worsted cording, similar to regulation artillery hat cords. Entire guidon is pressure-mounted in an archivally-prepared frame. Southeastern Ohio residents remember Jerry Devol, Washington County historian, who originally owned this guidon which was descended from 1st Lieut. William L. Theis, Paxton Guards. When Jerry returned from the Korean War, the flag had vanished until another collector rediscovered it decades later—this time in a Parkersburg antiques store, buried in a bag of old silks. It rejoined Jerry’s collection and was resold in the Devol estate auction in June 1997 and is now being offered again. The flag for the first time is now fully archivally conserved and framed by the Intermuseum Conservation Association of Cleveland, OH. A detailed conservation report and history of Paxton and the Paxton Guards accompany this lot along with a 19th century engraving of Col. John C. Paxton. CONDITION: Very good as conserved and restored. Detailed conservation report is available for interested bidders. 8-76210 JS246 (25,000-35,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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