CONFEDERATE SILK PRESENTATION FLAG WITH TREMENDOUS PROVENANCE.

CONFEDERATE SILK PRESENTATION FLAG WITH TREMENDOUS PROVENANCE. Large silk presentation flag made by the ladies of Augusta, Georgia, and presented by them to the Washington Light Artillery. According to noted historian Howard Madaus, the reverse colors may be indicative of this battery’s association with Polk’s Corps, which flew flags with a blue field. Accompanied by a copy of a notarized letter from Effie Neibling dated 1932 stating that the unit presented the flag to her father 2nd Lt. John Neibling after the surrender at Appomattox. Accompanied by copies of letters of authenticity by Howard Madaus and Fonda Thomsen. 4-50221 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2003

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
	472B	$31,625.00	CONFEDERATE SILK PRESENTATION FLAG WITH TREMENDOUS PROVENANCE. Large silk presentation flag made by the ladies of Augusta, Georgia, and presented by them to the Washington Light Artillery. According to noted historian Howard Madaus, the reverse colors may be indicative of this battery’s association with Polk’s Corps, which flew flags with a blue field. Accompanied by a copy of a notarized letter from Effie Neibling dated 1932 stating that the unit presented the flag to her father 2nd Lt. John Neibling after the surrender at Appomattox. Accompanied by copies of letters of authenticity by Howard Madaus and Fonda Thomsen. 4-50221 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2003 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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