LARGE (11-1/3’ BY 17-1/2’) 35 STAR UNITED STATES FLAG FROM THE CIVIL WAR, POSSIBLY OF SECONDARY MARTIAL USAGE.

LARGE (11-1/3’ BY 17-1/2’) 35 STAR UNITED STATES FLAG FROM THE CIVIL WAR, POSSIBLY OF SECONDARY MARTIAL USAGE. Bright and hardly used, large U.S. national flag of 35 stars (official from 4 July 1863 until 4 July 1865, and representing West Virginia’s admission to statehood on 20 June 1863). Although the overall size of this flag (136” – 11-1/3 ft.- on its hoist by 210” – 17-1/2’ – on its fly), is not close to either the U.S. Army “storm flag” (10’ hoist by 20’ fly) or the U.S. Navy “No. 6 Ensign” (10’ hoist by 19’ fly), it is possible that this flag was pressed into use as a “secondary martial” flag at some recruiting rendezvous or over some large public building. Flag is composed of thirteen horizontal, alternating red and white wool bunting stripes, all conjoined by hand, with a dark blue wool bunting 4-pc canton inset into the upper hoist corner, measuring 74-1/2” on its hoist by 70” on its fly. Canton bears thirty-five (35) white cotton, 5-pointed stars set in five horizontal rows of sevens tars each. Each star is hand sewn to the reverse side of the canton (where they measure 8” to 8-1/4” across the points) while on the obverse side the dark blue bunting has been cut away and under-hemmed to expose the white backs of the stars on the reverse. (On the obverse, accordingly, the stars only measure 7-1/4” to 7-1/2” across their points). A white canvas heading, 1-1/4” wide when doubled, has been hand sewn along the leading edge to form a sleeve for a rope that runs its full length and which is looped into eyelets at each end for affixing to the halyards. Reverse side of the heading is finely worked with the embroidered name, “C.S. Stryker” in pink woolen script letters, probably the name of the flag’s owner, or less likely the flag’s maker. CONDITION: Flag is in magnificent, almost new, condition, with only a few noticeable mold stains along portions of the upper edge. 4-56478 HMM (2,500-3,500)

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
	3096	$2,127.00	LARGE (11-1/3’ BY 17-1/2’) 35 STAR UNITED STATES FLAG FROM THE CIVIL WAR, POSSIBLY OF SECONDARY MARTIAL USAGE. Bright and hardly used, large U.S. national flag of 35 stars (official from 4 July 1863 until 4 July 1865, and representing West Virginia’s admission to statehood on 20 June 1863). Although the overall size of this flag (136” – 11-1/3 ft.- on its hoist by 210” – 17-1/2’ – on its fly), is not close to either the U.S. Army “storm flag” (10’ hoist by 20’ fly) or the U.S. Navy “No. 6 Ensign” (10’ hoist by 19’ fly), it is possible that this flag was pressed into use as a “secondary martial” flag at some recruiting rendezvous or over some large public building. Flag is composed of thirteen horizontal, alternating red and white wool bunting stripes, all conjoined by hand, with a dark blue wool bunting 4-pc canton inset into the upper hoist corner, measuring 74-1/2” on its hoist by 70” on its fly. Canton bears thirty-five (35) white cotton, 5-pointed stars set in five horizontal rows of sevens tars each. Each star is hand sewn to the reverse side of the canton (where they measure 8” to 8-1/4” across the points) while on the obverse side the dark blue bunting has been cut away and under-hemmed to expose the white backs of the stars on the reverse. (On the obverse, accordingly, the stars only measure 7-1/4” to 7-1/2” across their points). A white canvas heading, 1-1/4” wide when doubled, has been hand sewn along the leading edge to form a sleeve for a rope that runs its full length and which is looped into eyelets at each end for affixing to the halyards. Reverse side of the heading is finely worked with the embroidered name, “C.S. Stryker” in pink woolen script letters, probably the name of the flag’s owner, or less likely the flag’s maker. CONDITION: Flag is in magnificent, almost new, condition, with only a few noticeable mold stains along portions of the upper edge. 4-56478 HMM (2,500-3,500) 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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