Civil War Flag Pole Finials

Finial measures 3 wide x 4 tall.

Civil war flag pole finials.

Ours are cast from an original set found at the battle of murfreesboro tn. Cambodia has had hanuman the monkey god. Aproximetly 6 tall brass eagle very nice contrast to the piece and intricate feathers and head to the eagle. 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. Whether you are replacing a ball ornament or upgrading to an eagle flag pole topper we have you covered. Flag pole ball finials come in sizes from 3 to 8 inch diameter on a 1 2 spindle with 13nc threading and in 10 or 12 diameters on a 5 8 spindle with 11nc threading.

Relic spade shaped brass finial that once topped a regimental flag pole. Finial with wood stand are 6 tall. They are cast from solid brass and look great. Such tall staffs were necessary to carry the huge six by six and one half.

During the civil war each battle flag was carried on a long wooden pole called a staff. Description solid brass civil war eagle probably a flag finial. But it is a gorgeous piece and looks like a flag finial on top of the pole. We also carry a large selection of flagpole finial ornaments for indoor use.

Civil war flags american civil war eagle auction hardware fine art antiques colors america civil war. 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. We offer the largest online selection of flagpole toppers on the internet. This is actually a pre war design and is still used today.

The appropriate indoor pole ornaments for national flags are for example for the us flag an eagle canada a maple leaf etc. I have heard of a few others ukraine has the special u trident symbol. The ball topper should be about the same diameter. We recommend choosing the right size flag pole ball by measuring the butt diameter diameter of the bottom of your flag pole.

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. Vintage solid brass 2 1 2 lb 7 american eagle flag pole topper final. Nice smooth patina overall. And some of the arab emirates have the crescent moon.

Saved by tim wetzel. Recovered in berryville va and so noted in white lettering on the piece. 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. That s the battle of stone s river if you live north of the mason dixson line.

Civil war era eagle flag pole finial cowan s auctions. John niggley 30 august 1995.