CONFEDERATE 2ND NATIONAL “STAINLESS BANNER” MILITARY CAMP OR COMPANY FLAG, 1863-1864.

CONFEDERATE 2ND NATIONAL “STAINLESS BANNER” MILITARY CAMP OR COMPANY FLAG, 1863-1864. Relatively small (and easily framed) Confederate 2nd National (or “Stainless Banner”) flag, probably used as a military tent flag or as a company or battery color. This flag measures only 21” on its hoist by 37” on its fly and is composed of all cotton elements, hand sewn together. Its field is a light grade, twill weave white cotton, hemmed on all sides; inset into the upper, hoist corner is a 13” square crimson canton bearing a dark blue ribbed cotton St. Andrew’s cross 2” wide, edged on its sides with white grosgrain 1/4” tape, and bearing thirteen, white cotton 5-pointed stars, hand sewn to each side of the cross. The 12 stars on the arms of the cross all measure 1-1/2” across their points, but the center star is slightly larger, at 1-3/4” to 1-7/8” across its points, a characteristic occasionally found on Confederate 2nd National flags emanating from the Trans-Mississippi and from Mississippi. A white cotton heading, hand sewn along the leading edge bears remnants of 2 prs of yellow grosgrain fabric ties at each of its ends for affixing the flag to a small staff. In many of the flag’s characteristics the flag is similar to that of the Savannah “Republican Guards” company color and to 1st National flags used as camp and tent flags in the earlier years of the War. CONDITION: While the canton is in very fine condition, the white field is dirty with some weak areas and a few oil stains; however, with proper conservation and framing, the flag will upgrade to near excellent condition. 4-57205 (17,500-27,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	3094	$0.00	CONFEDERATE 2ND NATIONAL “STAINLESS BANNER” MILITARY CAMP OR COMPANY FLAG, 1863-1864. Relatively small (and easily framed) Confederate 2nd National (or “Stainless Banner”) flag, probably used as a military tent flag or as a company or battery color. This flag measures only 21” on its hoist by 37” on its fly and is composed of all cotton elements, hand sewn together. Its field is a light grade, twill weave white cotton, hemmed on all sides; inset into the upper, hoist corner is a 13” square crimson canton bearing a dark blue ribbed cotton St. Andrew’s cross 2” wide, edged on its sides with white grosgrain 1/4” tape, and bearing thirteen, white cotton 5-pointed stars, hand sewn to each side of the cross. The 12 stars on the arms of the cross all measure 1-1/2” across their points, but the center star is slightly larger, at 1-3/4” to 1-7/8” across its points, a characteristic occasionally found on Confederate 2nd National flags emanating from the Trans-Mississippi and from Mississippi. A white cotton heading, hand sewn along the leading edge bears remnants of 2 prs of yellow grosgrain fabric ties at each of its ends for affixing the flag to a small staff. In many of the flag’s characteristics the flag is similar to that of the Savannah “Republican Guards” company color and to 1st National flags used as camp and tent flags in the earlier years of the War. CONDITION: While the canton is in very fine condition, the white field is dirty with some weak areas and a few oil stains; however, with proper conservation and framing, the flag will upgrade to near excellent condition. 4-57205 (17,500-27,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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