IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE 2ND NATIONAL FLAG OF CLARENCE OLNEY, PALMETTO GUARD, SC.

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE 2ND NATIONAL FLAG OF CLARENCE OLNEY, PALMETTO GUARD, SC. This wool bunting flag measures 35″ x 60″ with a 1-3/4″ folded canvas hoist with two hand-whipped eyelets. Flag is totally hand sewn showing good sewing skill with 1″ white bunting edging to the St. Andrews cross which is similar to depot made flags in Charleston, S.C. and could indeed be an arsenal product as Army of Tenn. Battle flags are same dimensions and made at Augusta Depot. The canton measures 23″ x 25″ with 2-1/2″ double applique cotton stars. This flag with soldier’s name inked at edge of fly comes from direct family descent of Clarence Olney. Letter from descendants accompanies flag along with report from flag historian, Greg Biggs.. Clarence C. Olney volunteered on the 7th day of Feb. 1862 into the Company of the Palmetto Guards, Artillery in Charleston, SC. He mustered into the CSA at Pocotaligo, SC on 28 Feb. 1862 under Capt. George Lamb Bissit, part of Manigault’s famous South Carolina “Siege Train” artillery. A fairly recent book has been written by Charles Ripley entitled, Siege Train, The Journal of a Confederate Artilleryman in the Defense of Charleston, an edited diary of Major Edward Manigaultt and his unit. Olney’s recorded engagements were as follows: On Jan. 1, 1862 Olney and his unit fought against US gunboats at Port Royal Ferry, SC. In June, 1862 he fought at Fort Pemberton, James Island, SC. On January 30, 1863, he helped lead the capture of the US gunboat Isaac P. Smith on the Stono River, Johns Island SC. This was the only recorded capture of a naval vessel by land based forces during the war. In August and September of 1864, he participated in the shelling of both Morris and Black Island, SC. On Dec. 25, 1864 he fought in battle against the US gunboats Marblehead, Pawnee, and various mortar schooners near Sugarville, Stono River, SC. He was detailed on 3 Dec., 1864 by order of Lt. General Hardee to Quartermasters Dept under Capt. A. Cammocks, Assistant LWCS Army. At wars end, he was paroled by commanding General J.B. Gordon and discharged at High Point, NC on 26 April 1865 as part of General Joseph E. Johnston’s Army. A direct descendent of Clarence C. Olney states in his letter of provenance accompanying the flag that Clarence was able to acquire and retain this flag due to his position in the Quartermasters Dept. under Lt. Gen. Hardee. Olney kept the flag hidden for many years and it was then passed down through the family and was discovered anew in the mid-1960’s, neatly folded in an old cardboard box. The flag is accompanied with the previously mentioned letter of provenance from his direct descendant as well as Olney’s impressive and beautiful large framed UCV Memorial with patriotic motifs and colorful battle-scenes to include his post-war photo and listed service. This is an original, fine and rare identified Confederate 2nd national flag from a famous South Carolina unit that served in the Confederacy. It is the perfect size for framing and displaying with his framed memorial tribute. CONDITION: Flag is in very good overall condition with a few moderate holes, other small holes and areas of staining as can be seen in the photographs. These holes give the flag great character and do not detract from the overall esthetics where construction is sound and colors are bright and vivid as can be seen in photos. Hoist is sound and solid as is sewing thread and stitching throughout flag. On the 1-1/2″ folded over and sewn fly edge is found “Olney” in period ink which is easily discerned. Memorial measuring 29” x 33” is framed with 1880 Vintage Photograph of Olney of good condition with good colors as can be seen in photographs. There is minor tearing at top edge of document not affecting aesthetics. 4-46847 JS97 (25,000-35,000)

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
	2093	$39,100.00	IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE 2ND NATIONAL FLAG OF CLARENCE OLNEY, PALMETTO GUARD, SC. This wool bunting flag measures 35″ x 60″ with a 1-3/4″ folded canvas hoist with two hand-whipped eyelets. Flag is totally hand sewn showing good sewing skill with 1″ white bunting edging to the St. Andrews cross which is similar to depot made flags in Charleston, S.C. and could indeed be an arsenal product as Army of Tenn. Battle flags are same dimensions and made at Augusta Depot. The canton measures 23″ x 25″ with 2-1/2″ double applique cotton stars. This flag with soldier’s name inked at edge of fly comes from direct family descent of Clarence Olney. Letter from descendants accompanies flag along with report from flag historian, Greg Biggs.. Clarence C. Olney volunteered on the 7th day of Feb. 1862 into the Company of the Palmetto Guards, Artillery in Charleston, SC. He mustered into the CSA at Pocotaligo, SC on 28 Feb. 1862 under Capt. George Lamb Bissit, part of Manigault’s famous South Carolina “Siege Train” artillery. A fairly recent book has been written by Charles Ripley entitled, Siege Train, The Journal of a Confederate Artilleryman in the Defense of Charleston, an edited diary of Major Edward Manigaultt and his unit. Olney’s recorded engagements were as follows: On Jan. 1, 1862 Olney and his unit fought against US gunboats at Port Royal Ferry, SC. In June, 1862 he fought at Fort Pemberton, James Island, SC. On January 30, 1863, he helped lead the capture of the US gunboat Isaac P. Smith on the Stono River, Johns Island SC. This was the only recorded capture of a naval vessel by land based forces during the war. In August and September of 1864, he participated in the shelling of both Morris and Black Island, SC. On Dec. 25, 1864 he fought in battle against the US gunboats Marblehead, Pawnee, and various mortar schooners near Sugarville, Stono River, SC. He was detailed on 3 Dec., 1864 by order of Lt. General Hardee to Quartermasters Dept under Capt. A. Cammocks, Assistant LWCS Army. At wars end, he was paroled by commanding General J.B. Gordon and discharged at High Point, NC on 26 April 1865 as part of General Joseph E. Johnston’s Army. A direct descendent of Clarence C. Olney states in his letter of provenance accompanying the flag that Clarence was able to acquire and retain this flag due to his position in the Quartermasters Dept. under Lt. Gen. Hardee. Olney kept the flag hidden for many years and it was then passed down through the family and was discovered anew in the mid-1960’s, neatly folded in an old cardboard box. The flag is accompanied with the previously mentioned letter of provenance from his direct descendant as well as Olney’s impressive and beautiful large framed UCV Memorial with patriotic motifs and colorful battle-scenes to include his post-war photo and listed service. This is an original, fine and rare identified Confederate 2nd national flag from a famous South Carolina unit that served in the Confederacy. It is the perfect size for framing and displaying with his framed memorial tribute. CONDITION: Flag is in very good overall condition with a few moderate holes, other small holes and areas of staining as can be seen in the photographs. These holes give the flag great character and do not detract from the overall esthetics where construction is sound and colors are bright and vivid as can be seen in photos. Hoist is sound and solid as is sewing thread and stitching throughout flag. On the 1-1/2″ folded over and sewn fly edge is found “Olney” in period ink which is easily discerned. Memorial measuring 29” x 33” is framed with 1880 Vintage Photograph of Olney of good condition with good colors as can be seen in photographs. There is minor tearing at top edge of document not affecting aesthetics. 4-46847 JS97 (25,000-35,000) 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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