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Lot 211
[FLAGS, CALIFORNIA] 31-Star Flag Ribbon, California-Statehood
Estimate: $500 - $750
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
Silk ribbon printed with a 31-star American flag. N.p., circa 1841-1858. Approx. 2 1/4 x 4 3/4 in.
A patriotic ribbon featuring a printed American flag with 31 stars in the canton. It was almost certainly in commemoration of the admission of California as the 31st state on 9 September 1850.
VERY RARE. We found no other examples at the time of cataloging.
[Western Americana, Western History, Western Expansion, Wild West] [Flags, Patriotic Textiles] [Medals, Badges, Ribbons]
Condition
Toning, light abrasion. Minor fraying at edges.
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