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(THE LAST CONFEDERATE FLAG OVER RICHMOND)

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
(THE LAST CONFEDERATE FLAG OVER RICHMOND)
<b>650. THE LAST CONFEDERATE FLAG OVER RICHMOND</b> A neat Civil War relic, a genuine piece of fabric from the last Confederate flag that flew over the Confederate Capitol of Richmond! On Apr. 3, 1865, Federal forces entered Richmond after the evacuation of the Confederate government and military forces. This flag relic measuring, approximately 1 1/2" x 1 1/2", was once part of the Third National Confederate flag that flew over the Confederate capitol, and was created into a relic by Lt. Col. A. B. Lawrence, Chief Quartermaster of the 24th corps, Army of the James, by cutting up the captured flag when it was removed from the flagpole outside the Capitol building. Acquired by us at Christie's, New York, June 9, 1999, and sold with a copy of the original Christie's description stating this fragment to be part of the white portion of the Third National Confederate flag, as well as a copy of the letter of provenance from A.B. Lawrence dated May 10, 1865 describing the creation and distribution of the flag. The flag remnant is housed in a plastic sleeve, and attractively mounted with a copy photo showing the Capitol building after the flag was removed, as well as a descriptive legend. Set into a fine gold frame. A great piece of Civil War history, ideal for display!<b>$200-300</b>