Lot 823
Confederate Guidons. Vintage Civil War banners or guidons to mark Corp Headquarters. 1) Red cloth guidon with red lining, swallow-tailed, 18" x 26", with gold bullion braid borders, pole straps and tassels. Presently being hung vertically off small vintage wood rod with finials. Gold star in center has minor evidence of flaking, otherwise fine. 2) Confederate Guidon for the 1st Texas Mounted Rifles, identified to Bugler, William Merritt, 15" x 18", red and off-white muslin, with a single star appliqué upper left corner. Framed with a medal identification plaque to an overall size of 22" x 25". Some minor fraying right borders, three small holes and one small tear do not detract from the banner's overall fine condition.
Estimated Value $500 - 800.
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| Realized $677 |
