CIVIL WAR 34 STAR FLAG.

CIVIL WAR 34 STAR FLAG. This is a nice example of an all hand sewn wool bunting flag measuring 6’2″ x 9′. Flag has areas of reinforcement around hoist which covers most of 34th star on obverse and several stars on reverse, as can be seen in photos. Hoist originally was about a 1-1/2″ light linen hoist with sewn eyelets which was contemporarily converted to a rope hoist by wrapping original hoist around rope and resewing. Flag exhibits 5 rows of stars, double applique in rows of 8, 6, 6, 6, 8. Thirty-four stars was the official flag of the United States just after the Civil War began on July 4, 1861, commemorating the 34th state, which was Kansas (admission January 26, 1861). This flag would be official until 1863. CONDITION: Flag overall is in very good condition with good bright colors. There is scattered staining, soiling, separations and holes, as can be seen in photos. Hoist has about a 10″ area of recent resewing. 4-46547 JS50 (2,000-3,000)

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
	2102	$2,300.00	CIVIL WAR 34 STAR FLAG. This is a nice example of an all hand sewn wool bunting flag measuring 6’2″ x 9′. Flag has areas of reinforcement around hoist which covers most of 34th star on obverse and several stars on reverse, as can be seen in photos. Hoist originally was about a 1-1/2″ light linen hoist with sewn eyelets which was contemporarily converted to a rope hoist by wrapping original hoist around rope and resewing. Flag exhibits 5 rows of stars, double applique in rows of 8, 6, 6, 6, 8. Thirty-four stars was the official flag of the United States just after the Civil War began on July 4, 1861, commemorating the 34th state, which was Kansas (admission January 26, 1861). This flag would be official until 1863. CONDITION: Flag overall is in very good condition with good bright colors. There is scattered staining, soiling, separations and holes, as can be seen in photos. Hoist has about a 10″ area of recent resewing. 4-46547 JS50 (2,000-3,000) 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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