Civil War Flag Pole Finials

The appropriate indoor pole ornaments for national flags are for example for the us flag an eagle canada a maple leaf etc.

Civil war flag pole finials.

Flag pole top spade shaped this is a great flag pole spear top and end cap. But it is a gorgeous piece and looks like a flag finial on top of the pole. Finial measures 3 wide x 4 tall. That s the battle of stone s river if you live north of the mason dixson line.

Description solid brass civil war eagle probably a flag finial. May have had some repair on lower legs does not detract. Such tall staffs were necessary to carry the huge six by six and one half. Nice smooth patina overall.

Aproximetly 6 tall brass eagle very nice contrast to the piece and intricate feathers and head to the eagle. 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. The ball topper should be about the same diameter. I have heard of a few others ukraine has the special u trident symbol.

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. Recovered in berryville va and so noted in white lettering on the piece. Ours are cast from an original set found at the battle of murfreesboro tn. Relic spade shaped brass finial that once topped a regimental flag pole.

We offer the largest online selection of flagpole toppers on the internet. 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. And some of the arab emirates have the crescent moon. Vintage solid brass 2 1 2 lb 7 american eagle flag pole topper final.

Make offer 1800s antique gilt bronze eagle architectural finial flag pole topper civil war. This is actually a pre war design and is still used today. We also carry a large selection of flagpole finial ornaments for indoor use. Finial with wood stand are 6 tall.

Small finial hole to mount on flagpole desk display we can not be sure. We recommend choosing the right size flag pole ball by measuring the butt diameter diameter of the bottom of your flag pole. Cambodia has had hanuman the monkey god. Whether you are replacing a ball ornament or upgrading to an eagle flag pole topper we have you covered.

1800s antique gilt bronze eagle architectural finial flag pole topper civil war. 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. Saved by tim wetzel. They are cast from solid brass and look great.

Screwed into a modern wood mount. John niggley 30 august 1995.