UNUSUAL VARIANT OF THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG.

UNUSUAL VARIANT OF THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG. Variant of the Confederate battle flag with alternate coloration of St. Andrew’s Cross and stars (orange/red stars on white cross), with Fonda Thomsen conservation report and comparative analysis by H.M. Madaus confirming the authenticity of the flag. This flag is one of about ten surviving Confederate battle flags wherein material shortages or misunderstandings among the makers of the flag caused a departure from the usual color pattern of the Confederate battle flag (which was a red field with blue St. Andrew’s cross bearing either white or gold stars). In this instance, the 28-1/2” high by 37” long cotton field is properly colored red (actually crimson) but the 7” to 7-1/2”wide St Andrew’s cross, machine sewn to each side of the field, is formed from white cotton. For contrast, the 3-3/4” diameter stars along the arms of the cross and the 4-1/2” diameter star at the junction of those arms are painted onto the cross with an oil based red/orange pigment. Leading edge of the flag has been dbld over and machine sewn to form a sleeve for the staff, 1-5.8” wide when flat. Although not identified to a specific military unit, according to tradition, this flag emanated in South Carolina during the War. Also included are what are thought to be the orig colored silk streamers, which would have been attched to the wooden standard. CONDITION: Properly framed in accordance with accepted conservation practices and generally in good condition. Some horizontal splits in the crimson cotton of the field, and some mold staining in the lower, hoist arm of the St. Andrew’s cross. Also, contemporary oil bleeding from the pigment used to paint the stars on the field, but no damage to the underlying material of the cross is in evidence. 4-55077 HMM (35,000-45,000)

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
	3101	$57,500.00	UNUSUAL VARIANT OF THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG. Variant of the Confederate battle flag with alternate coloration of St. Andrew’s Cross and stars (orange/red stars on white cross), with Fonda Thomsen conservation report and comparative analysis by H.M. Madaus confirming the authenticity of the flag. This flag is one of about ten surviving Confederate battle flags wherein material shortages or misunderstandings among the makers of the flag caused a departure from the usual color pattern of the Confederate battle flag (which was a red field with blue St. Andrew’s cross bearing either white or gold stars). In this instance, the 28-1/2” high by 37” long cotton field is properly colored red (actually crimson) but the 7” to 7-1/2”wide St Andrew’s cross, machine sewn to each side of the field, is formed from white cotton. For contrast, the 3-3/4” diameter stars along the arms of the cross and the 4-1/2” diameter star at the junction of those arms are painted onto the cross with an oil based red/orange pigment. Leading edge of the flag has been dbld over and machine sewn to form a sleeve for the staff, 1-5.8” wide when flat. Although not identified to a specific military unit, according to tradition, this flag emanated in South Carolina during the War. Also included are what are thought to be the orig colored silk streamers, which would have been attched to the wooden standard. CONDITION: Properly framed in accordance with accepted conservation practices and generally in good condition. Some horizontal splits in the crimson cotton of the field, and some mold staining in the lower, hoist arm of the St. Andrew’s cross. Also, contemporary oil bleeding from the pigment used to paint the stars on the field, but no damage to the underlying material of the cross is in evidence. 4-55077 HMM (35,000-45,000) 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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