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Fort Independence 13 Star Ensign U.S. Civil War

Fort Independence 13 Star Ensign, Circa U.S. Civil War

Remarkable Civil War-Era hand sewn wool muslin example of the so-called Fort Independence 1781 flag. Thirteen star flags were used by the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard throughout the nineteenth century simply because ensigns were too small for all the stars of the union to be clearly visible.

Marked "6 ft. Boat Ensign" and "P.P. Stearns" on opposite sides of the bunting. Four stitched grommets along bunting.

Condition Report: Excellent, normal wear and tear

Size: 36 x 62 in. (91.4 x 157.5 cm.)

Provenance: Gary Hendershott Museum Consultants

Estimate: $5,000 - 10,000

Excellent, normal wear and tear

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