CIVIL WAR 33-STAR FLAG.

CIVIL WAR 33-STAR FLAG. 56” x 8’ flag of unusual construction. Made with cotton and blended wool/cotton panels. Cotton stars form a “tombstone” in the canton when displayed vertically as was done during the Civil War era. Above the “tombstone” are 2 additional stars. The 32nd & 33rd stars are hand-sewn with perimeter stitches around every star, whereas stars 1-31 are simply backstitched on. A small cloth tag sewn to flag near hoist reads in old brown ink, “Jacob M. Keech, Roxborough, 1864”. A most unusual and pleasing Civil War flag. CONDITION: Overall good with good colors. 4-54121 JS103 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	883	$6,325.00	CIVIL WAR 33-STAR FLAG. 56” x 8’ flag of unusual construction. Made with cotton and blended wool/cotton panels. Cotton stars form a “tombstone” in the canton when displayed vertically as was done during the Civil War era. Above the “tombstone” are 2 additional stars. The 32nd & 33rd stars are hand-sewn with perimeter stitches around every star, whereas stars 1-31 are simply backstitched on. A small cloth tag sewn to flag near hoist reads in old brown ink, “Jacob M. Keech, Roxborough, 1864”. A most unusual and pleasing Civil War flag. CONDITION: Overall good with good colors. 4-54121 JS103 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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