Value of old flags
Learn what affects old flag value, including star count, construction, unit history, provenance, condition, and auction evidence.
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Learn what affects old flag value, including star count, construction, unit history, provenance, condition, and auction evidence.
Auction records are market evidence, not a final appraisal. Condition, authenticity, provenance, size, maker, completeness, legality, and demand can materially change value.
Quick checklist
- Photograph the full item, maker marks, serials, inscriptions, measurements, materials, accessories, cases, scabbards, labels, and documents.
- Document condition before cleaning: corrosion, sharpening, repairs, missing parts, moth damage, replaced components, fading, holes, and restoration.
- Keep provenance, service records, capture papers, certificates, unit history, receipts, and related groups together.
Note: We couldn’t find enough auction records that directly match Value of old flags to publish a defensible price table. If you are valuing a specific item, include its maker, model, material, photos, and condition so the search can be narrowed.
What similar items actually sold for
To help ground this guide in real market activity, here are recent example auction comps from Appraisily’s internal database. These matched sales are market context only, not an object estimate or identification, and they do not guarantee a price for your specific antique flag.
Shown USD range: USD 10-USD 31,995. Median of these 13 USD examples: USD 575.
| Comparable | What sold | Auction house | Date | Lot | Source-reported amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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[CIVIL WAR] 35-STAR FLAG, 110TH OVI | Fleischer's Auction House | 2024-10-12 | 302 | USD 2,000 |
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RARE VINTAGE AMERICAN FLAG | Converse Auctions | 2020-03-13 | 383 | USD 10 |
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Betsy Ross 13 Star Flag by Rachel Albright, 1904 | Gray's Auctioneers | 2025-01-22 | 39 | USD 3,800 |
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[CIVIL WAR] 34-Star Flag Parade Flag Medallion | Fleischer's Auction House | 2026-07-10 | 219 | USD 4,000 |
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Vintage Valley Forge Large Perma-Nyl American Flag | Lion and Unicorn | 2025-08-10 | 81 | USD 60 |
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FABULOUS AMERICAN/CONFEDERATE 13 STAR FLAG. | James D. Julia | 2015-08-26 | 2176 | USD 31,995 |
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40-Star American Parade Flag, 1889 | South Bay Auctions Inc | 2025-02-05 | 4 | USD 950 |
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US CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE 28TH MISS CAV FLAG | Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC | 2025-11-18 | 7237 | USD 290 |
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13-Star Columbus Day Flag | Cowan's Auctions | 2020-11-19 | 194 | USD 375 |
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[FLAGS]. 47-star American parade flag. 1912. | Hindman | 2023-11-30 | 18 | USD 5,000 |
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RUSSIAN CIVIL WAR ERA KORNILOV REGIMENT FLAG BANNER | Antique Arena Inc | 2023-06-10 | 424 | USD 175 |
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VINTAGE FELLER - THORPE FAMILY AMERICAN FLAG | Premier Auction Galleries | 2022-03-25 | 128 | USD 575 |
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13-Star "July 4th, 1786" Flag | Cowan's Auctions | 2020-11-19 | 193 | USD 475 |
How these auction records were verified
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