FRAGMENT OF CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG.

FRAGMENT OF CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG. This approximate 1/4 of an ANV battle flag was captured by Timothy R. Pelton who was 2nd Lt. in the 51st Massachusetts Cavalry, according to a tag attached to the flag. More research needs to be done to see when this flag was taken and maybe where it was captured as there is no 51st Mass. Cavalry. There is a 2nd Lt. Timohty R. Pelton in the 5th Mass Colored Cavalry. They were around Petersburg where so many flags were captured near wars end. This is your chance to buy a beautiful fragment of a flag, when intact and identified, normally brings well over $100,000. CONDITION: Overall remaining fragment of flag is very good with scattered areas of soiling and light fading to red dye where displayed. 4-35227 JS22 (6,000-8,000)

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
	2480	$16,100.00	FRAGMENT OF CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG. This approximate 1/4 of an ANV battle flag was captured by Timothy R. Pelton who was 2nd Lt. in the 51st Massachusetts Cavalry, according to a tag attached to the flag. More research needs to be done to see when this flag was taken and maybe where it was captured as there is no 51st Mass. Cavalry. There is a 2nd Lt. Timohty R. Pelton in the 5th Mass Colored Cavalry. They were around Petersburg where so many flags were captured near wars end. This is your chance to buy a beautiful fragment of a flag, when intact and identified, normally brings well over $100,000. CONDITION: Overall remaining fragment of flag is very good with scattered areas of soiling and light fading to red dye where displayed. 4-35227 JS22 (6,000-8,000) 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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