RARE 28 STAR “TEXAS” AMERICAN FLAG.

Revised: 3/14/2009

Please Note: This flag is old, but we cannot and will not guarantee this is a genuine 28 star flag.

RARE 28 STAR “TEXAS” AMERICAN FLAG. You are bidding on a beautiful American flag with 28 stars & 13 stripes commemorating the State of Texas entry into the Union, December 29, 1845. When James K. Polk was President this was the first official flag during the Mexican War. This is a beautiful bunting flag with great colors with 28 hand sewn double appliqued stars. Flag measures about 58″ x 42″, is all hand sewn. The 1-1/2″ heavy linen hoist has three large hand whipped eyelets and bears an indiscernible inscription. 28 star flags are rarely offered. This flag was official for only about 2 years, 1846-1848. This is rare opportunity to find a flag commemorating Texas’s entry into America as a state. This is a great flat with brilliant colors in a flag that was obviously painstakingly made totally by hand in 1845 or 1846. CONDITION: Colors are still vibrant. Hoist is solid and complete with some staining. as can be seen in photographs. There are several large 2-3″ holes which almost appear as battle damage. There are a couple contemporary repairs, one being a 3″ x 2-1/2″ patch on one white stripe near fly end. 4-38014 JS29 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	2392H	$1,725.00	Revised: 3/14/2009 Please Note: This flag is old, but we cannot and will not guarantee this is a genuine 28 star flag. RARE 28 STAR “TEXAS” AMERICAN FLAG. You are bidding on a beautiful American flag with 28 stars & 13 stripes commemorating the State of Texas entry into the Union, December 29, 1845. When James K. Polk was President this was the first official flag during the Mexican War. This is a beautiful bunting flag with great colors with 28 hand sewn double appliqued stars. Flag measures about 58″ x 42″, is all hand sewn. The 1-1/2″ heavy linen hoist has three large hand whipped eyelets and bears an indiscernible inscription. 28 star flags are rarely offered. This flag was official for only about 2 years, 1846-1848. This is rare opportunity to find a flag commemorating Texas’s entry into America as a state. This is a great flat with brilliant colors in a flag that was obviously painstakingly made totally by hand in 1845 or 1846. CONDITION: Colors are still vibrant. Hoist is solid and complete with some staining. as can be seen in photographs. There are several large 2-3″ holes which almost appear as battle damage. There are a couple contemporary repairs, one being a 3″ x 2-1/2″ patch on one white stripe near fly end. 4-38014 JS29 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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