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Confederate States of America 11 Star National Flag

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Confederate States of America 11 Star First National Flag

The flag of the Confederate States of America shall consist of a red field with a white space extending horizontally through the center, and equal in width to one-third the width of the flag. The red space above and below to be the same width as the white. The union blue extending down through the white space and stopping at the lower red space. In the center of the union a circle of white stars corresponding in number with the States in the Confederacy. - Report of the Committee on Flag and Seal, C.S.A.

The "Stars and Bars" was the original flag of the Confederate States of America. It was first hoisted over the capitol building in Montgomery, Alabama by Letitia Christian Tyler, granddaughter of President John Tyler, on March 4th, 1861.

This is a remarkably rare example of the Confederate States of America's first official flag, beautifully and securely displayed in a custom frame.

Condition Report: Excellent with some small holes representing normal wear and tear for its age

Size: 20.5 x 35 in. (52.1 x 88.9 cm.), frame 44.5 x 29.5 in. (113 x 74.9 cm.)

Provenance: Gary Hendershott Museum Consultants

Estimate: $25,000 - 50,000

Excellent with some small holes representing normal wear and tear for its age

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