Civil War Flag Pole Finials

At some later date it was recognized that the cloth ties were not secure enough and the edge of the flag was doubled over into a sheath which slipped over the flag pole.

Civil war flag pole finials.

John niggley 30 august 1995. The appropriate indoor pole ornaments for national flags are for example for the us flag an eagle canada a maple leaf etc. That s the battle of stone s river if you live north of the mason dixson line. I have heard of a few others ukraine has the special u trident symbol.

During the civil war each battle flag was carried on a long wooden pole called a staff. Relic spade shaped brass finial that once topped a regimental flag pole. Recovered in berryville va and so noted in white lettering on the piece. Vintage solid brass 2 1 2 lb 7 american eagle flag pole topper final.

Flag pole top spade shaped this is a great flag pole spear top and end cap. They are cast from solid brass and look great. Infantry staffs were called pikes and by regulation measured nine feet ten inches in length including the decorative element or finial at the end of the staff. And some of the arab emirates have the crescent moon.

We recommend choosing the right size flag pole ball by measuring the butt diameter diameter of the bottom of your flag pole. Screwed into a modern wood mount. Ours are cast from an original set found at the battle of murfreesboro tn. Make offer 1800s antique gilt bronze eagle architectural finial flag pole topper civil war.

Finial with wood stand are 6 tall. Description solid brass civil war eagle probably a flag finial. Such tall staffs were necessary to carry the huge six by six and one half. Whether you are replacing a ball ornament or upgrading to an eagle flag pole topper we have you covered.

Saved by tim wetzel. We offer the largest online selection of flagpole toppers on the internet. Civil war era eagle flag pole finial cowan s auctions. Small finial hole to mount on flagpole desk display we can not be sure.

Nice smooth patina overall. The ball topper should be about the same diameter. The flag was originally attached to the pole by cloth ties which were fastened to two screw eyes on the pole one below the finial and one below the joint on the lower pole. Finial measures 3 wide x 4 tall.

Aproximetly 6 tall brass eagle very nice contrast to the piece and intricate feathers and head to the eagle. But it is a gorgeous piece and looks like a flag finial on top of the pole. This is actually a pre war design and is still used today. We also carry a large selection of flagpole finial ornaments for indoor use.

May have had some repair on lower legs does not detract. 1800s antique gilt bronze eagle architectural finial flag pole topper civil war.