RARE 8 STAR CONFEDERATE 1ST NATIONAL FLAG WITH SAINT ANDREW’S CROSS IN CANTON.

RARE 8 STAR CONFEDERATE 1ST NATIONAL FLAG WITH SAINT ANDREW’S CROSS IN CANTON. This flag can be dated quite accurately between April 17 and May 6, 1861 as Virginia was the 8th state to secede from the Union on April 17th and Arkansas was the 9th state on May 6, 1861. Most Confederate flags are 11 star, made late in 1861 or after all states had seceded but with all the patriotic fervor in the South lots of Confederate variances occurred. This flag, measuring 38″ x 66″, has an intriguing history in that it had remained in the same family for multiple generations. The flag is shown in an April 11, 1920 “Times-Picayune”, New Orleans, newspaper article titled “The Betsy Ross of the Confederacy”. A copy of the article which accompanies this flag states Mrs. E.O. Jones of Algiers, Louisiana made this first Confederate flag for the “PELICAN VOLUNTEER FIREMEN” which served as a New Orleans militia unit. Pictured with the flag in the article are Mrs. Jones’ seven grandsons who were at that time serving in WWI. This flag stayed in the family of the oldest grandson who was again pictured with the flag and his grandson circa 1950 in a Brooklyn newspaper. The flag was recently acquired in Brooklyn from this 5th generation descendent of Mrs. E.O. Jones who originally made this flag in 1861. The story of how this flag was saved from the occupying Union troops by Mrs. Jones is detailed in the articles. This wonderful flag has the stars arranged like a St. Andrews cross which is unique in an 8 star flag. Flag is also made of polished cotton, which is a rare material outside early war flags such as this. This is among the finest and best provenanced flags that will ever be offered. The esthetics and appearance of this canton can never be duplicated. CONDITION: Flag overall is in very good condition. The 1-1/4″ folded hoist is made of linen sheeting with two hand sewn whipped eyelets on either end. 4″ cotton stars are cut through, producing a slightly smaller star with a haloed appearance from the sewing thread. Colors are very good and much better and brighter than normally seen on surviving cotton flags. There is scattered staining, soiling and separations, especially near the fly end. There is one 5″ to 6″ tear in white stripe near fly. Much of the material is still there however, just folded under. 4-46535 JS61 (40,000-60,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2092	$48,875.00	RARE 8 STAR CONFEDERATE 1ST NATIONAL FLAG WITH SAINT ANDREW’S CROSS IN CANTON. This flag can be dated quite accurately between April 17 and May 6, 1861 as Virginia was the 8th state to secede from the Union on April 17th and Arkansas was the 9th state on May 6, 1861. Most Confederate flags are 11 star, made late in 1861 or after all states had seceded but with all the patriotic fervor in the South lots of Confederate variances occurred. This flag, measuring 38″ x 66″, has an intriguing history in that it had remained in the same family for multiple generations. The flag is shown in an April 11, 1920 “Times-Picayune”, New Orleans, newspaper article titled “The Betsy Ross of the Confederacy”. A copy of the article which accompanies this flag states Mrs. E.O. Jones of Algiers, Louisiana made this first Confederate flag for the “PELICAN VOLUNTEER FIREMEN” which served as a New Orleans militia unit. Pictured with the flag in the article are Mrs. Jones’ seven grandsons who were at that time serving in WWI. This flag stayed in the family of the oldest grandson who was again pictured with the flag and his grandson circa 1950 in a Brooklyn newspaper. The flag was recently acquired in Brooklyn from this 5th generation descendent of Mrs. E.O. Jones who originally made this flag in 1861. The story of how this flag was saved from the occupying Union troops by Mrs. Jones is detailed in the articles. This wonderful flag has the stars arranged like a St. Andrews cross which is unique in an 8 star flag. Flag is also made of polished cotton, which is a rare material outside early war flags such as this. This is among the finest and best provenanced flags that will ever be offered. The esthetics and appearance of this canton can never be duplicated. CONDITION: Flag overall is in very good condition. The 1-1/4″ folded hoist is made of linen sheeting with two hand sewn whipped eyelets on either end. 4″ cotton stars are cut through, producing a slightly smaller star with a haloed appearance from the sewing thread. Colors are very good and much better and brighter than normally seen on surviving cotton flags. There is scattered staining, soiling and separations, especially near the fly end. There is one 5″ to 6″ tear in white stripe near fly. Much of the material is still there however, just folded under. 4-46535 JS61 (40,000-60,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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