Civil War Flag Pole Finials
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Civil war flag pole finials. 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. Finial with wood stand are 6 tall. 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.
Aproximetly 6 tall brass eagle very nice contrast to the piece and intricate feathers and head to the eagle. We offer the largest online selection of flagpole toppers on the internet. But it is a gorgeous piece and looks like a flag finial on top of the pole. Ours are cast from an original set found at the battle of murfreesboro tn.
Recovered in berryville va and so noted in white lettering on the piece. Make offer 1800s antique gilt bronze eagle architectural finial flag pole topper civil war. Saved by tim wetzel. We also carry a large selection of flagpole finial ornaments for indoor use.
Vintage solid brass 2 1 2 lb 7 american eagle flag pole topper final. I have heard of a few others ukraine has the special u trident symbol. Finial measures 3 wide x 4 tall. Relic spade shaped brass finial that once topped a regimental flag pole.
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Whether you are replacing a ball ornament or upgrading to an eagle flag pole topper we have you covered. Civil war era eagle flag pole finial cowan s auctions. Cambodia has had hanuman the monkey god. 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. John niggley 30 august 1995. This is actually a pre war design and is still used today. During the civil war each battle flag was carried on a long wooden pole called a staff.
1800s antique gilt bronze eagle architectural finial flag pole topper civil war. May have had some repair on lower legs does not detract. Flag pole top spade shaped this is a great flag pole spear top and end cap. 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. 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.