“71ST NEW YORK VOL. INFT.” PARADE FLAG.

“71ST NEW YORK VOL. INFT.” PARADE FLAG. 23” by 15-3/4” printed cotton flag. 35 stars in canton consisting of 2 concentric rings of stars and stars in each corner. “71st New York Vol. Inft.” printed on a middle stripe. The battles of “Bull Run”, “Fredricksburg”, “Chancellorsville” and “Gettysburg” are scattered on other stripes. Military flags of this era are almost non-existant. Silk flags that saw much use did not hold up. Even flags in institutional collections are mostly in poor condition. CONDITION: Flag has good color, scattered mildew staining over 50% of flag, 3 holes being 1” x1”, 2” x 1” and 3” x 1-1/2”. 2 small holes in canton approximate the size of a star. 4-49186 (1,000-2,000)

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
	571	$2,040.00	“71ST NEW YORK VOL. INFT.” PARADE FLAG. 23” by 15-3/4” printed cotton flag. 35 stars in canton consisting of 2 concentric rings of stars and stars in each corner. “71st New York Vol. Inft.” printed on a middle stripe. The battles of “Bull Run”, “Fredricksburg”, “Chancellorsville” and “Gettysburg” are scattered on other stripes. Military flags of this era are almost non-existant. Silk flags that saw much use did not hold up. Even flags in institutional collections are mostly in poor condition. CONDITION: Flag has good color, scattered mildew staining over 50% of flag, 3 holes being 1” x1”, 2” x 1” and 3” x 1-1/2”. 2 small holes in canton approximate the size of a star. 4-49186 (1,000-2,000) 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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