Original U.S. 20th / 21st Century US Army Issued Wool Felt Brigadier General Distinguishing Hoist Flag - 9 ½” x 6” U.S. Edged Weapons A magnificent Victorian Officer's Set

A magnificent Victorian Officer's Set from the peak time of Empire

with dark green wool cap-band and light green piping

The bore on the barrel has clear rifling and a partly bright finish

See Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms page 161

no cracks or chipping

Original U.S. 20th / 21st Century US Army Issued Wool Felt Brigadier General Distinguishing Hoist Flag - 9 ½” x 6” U.S. Edged Weapons A magnificent Victorian Officer's SetOriginal Item: Only One Available. In the U. S. military, a "flag officer", is any officer of high enough rank to fly a flag from the location of their command. In the U. S. Army, this applies to Officers of the Brigadier General (1 Star) rank and higher. Flags such as these were often attached to the outside of tents or other locations outside, while a more ornate fringed version would be used inside. This flag has one star, for a Brigadier General