In trying to figure out what I just bought, I saw that there had been a fake flag for Rhett's Artillery. Unfortunately, there was no photo. The item I bought ...
In trying to figure out what I just bought, I saw that there had been a fake flag for Rhett's Artillery. Unfortunately, there was no photo. The item I bought isn't exactly a flag, but a remnant of something with the Battle Honors stenciled. Several online "Fake" forums mentioned stenciling, but I can't enlarge them enough to see if the stenciling is similar. I can return this item...but thought I would see if anyone recognizes it as a fake before I embarrass myself. I don't normally buy such things without running them by friends who are more knowledgeable...but this time took a chance. I photographed the front and back. Any help would be greatly appreciated. JC
Thanks for getting back to me. No, it wasn't on ebay....it was from a dealer who I have bought Civil War letters from before. He may have thought it was right, and I didn't question it at all....until I tried to research the regiment, and found mention of a fake Rhett flag on ebay. The listing had expired and the photo was no longer available. I will take it back ASAP. I thought it was interesting, but after looking at all the fakes on different web sites, I realized it probably wasn't right. What a shame. Thanks again.