Lot 161
A Confederate Battle Flag of the 47th Georgia Infantry, 1862, handmade from red cotton flannel, with dark blue wool and cotton blend dress material making up the blue cross, white cotton appliquéd stars, one side of the hoist bearing ink inscription "Col. A. C. Edwards", the Lt. Colonel of the 47th Georgia, accompanied by an extensive authentication report by noted flag expert Howard Madaus and an analysis by textile conservator Fonda Thomsen, 72 in. x 72 in., in a museum quality exhibition frame. Note: During the Battle of Secessionville on June 16, 1862 outside of Charleston, SC, the 47th Georgia displayed courage and chivalry in turning the Yankee tide and saving the city from a Union onslaught. An article in the Charleston Mercury during that time stated that the "Ladies' Charleston Association in aid of their volunteer soldiers presented four battle flags that they had prepared locally for the four Georgia units that had been called to Charleston during the crisis". The 47th Georgia was one of those regiments along with the 46th Georgia, the 51st Georgia and the 32nd Georgia. The 47th Georgia was bloodied during the Battle of Chickamauga and Missionary Ridge as well as the Atlanta Campaign, and then consolidated with the 46th Georgia and was engaged in the campaign of the Carolinas under General Joseph Johnston.
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