US CAVALRY GUIDON FLAG.

US CAVALRY GUIDON FLAG. This flag is a standard Civil War issue cavalry pennant which is about 27″ on hoist and about 35″ on fly. As can be seen in photographs, flag is heavily damaged. We can only guess the number of stars because of reduction. There appears to have been 36 stars which would represent a very late Civil War flag. The 36 stars represent the Battle Born state of Nevada. This flag could probably be conserved and make a nice display. The remaining silk, though cracked, torn and shredded in many areas, is sound and colors are good. This flag was deassessed from a prominent New England historical society. The only records from the historical society with this flag states “This flag was carried in the Civil War by a soldier named John Benson. Bullet holes in the flag can be seen.” CONDITION: As stated above. 4-35231 JS26 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2479	$4,600.00	US CAVALRY GUIDON FLAG. This flag is a standard Civil War issue cavalry pennant which is about 27″ on hoist and about 35″ on fly. As can be seen in photographs, flag is heavily damaged. We can only guess the number of stars because of reduction. There appears to have been 36 stars which would represent a very late Civil War flag. The 36 stars represent the Battle Born state of Nevada. This flag could probably be conserved and make a nice display. The remaining silk, though cracked, torn and shredded in many areas, is sound and colors are good. This flag was deassessed from a prominent New England historical society. The only records from the historical society with this flag states “This flag was carried in the Civil War by a soldier named John Benson. Bullet holes in the flag can be seen.” CONDITION: As stated above. 4-35231 JS26 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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