$5,036
Gilt Painted Silk Civil War Era Flag, America, late 19th century, possibly a Battalion Headquarters flag, the double-sided flag composed of three blue silk segments joined together, each side centered with the gilt and painted arms of the United States with an eagle standing on an American shield with a banner inscribed with the motto "UNITED WE STAND/DIVIDED WE FALL" and "E PLURIBUS UNUM," (tears), 44 1/2 x 66 1/4 in. Provenance: According to the consignor this flag was purchased from the descendants of a soldier who was in the 35th Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. Small tear at center about 1 1/2 in., about 6 in tear on one side along border, and a few edge tears about 1 1/2 -2 in. lg.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-03-07
