4286 LATE CIVIL WAR RHODE ISLAND CAVALRY GUIDON.

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[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2025 May 11 @ 10:00 (UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT)
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 4,000.00 USD
Estimated at 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
This fine example of a cavalry guidon appears to be regulation for the State of Rhode Island starting in 1864. The guidon of the 1st Cavalry of Rhode Island is in the State collection and looks very similar to the guidon offered here and is considered a sister flag to this example. The 2nd, 3rd, and 7th Cavalry squadrons of Rhode Island were merged in 1864 and this guidon was likely produced during that period, and likely used for several years after. The guidon measures approximately 43" by 38" at the hoist and 22 1/2" at the tips. The yellow silk flag has a yellow fringe on all sides except the hoist. The flag portrays painted crossed sabers with blue blades and red striped gold hilts, quartered by the letters "2D", "3D" and "7TH". The hoist of the guidon has a 3/4" decorative bouillon tape. The flag is enclosed in a black finished wooden frame measuring 34 1/2" by 48 1/2" and has not been examined out of the frame. CONDITION: the flag displays superbly with a very impactful visage. The painted colors are brilliant and, as expected, the yellow silk has faded some. The silk body does show some deterioration toward the end of the guidon. (02-23604/BF). $8,000-12,000.