English: 34 star, silk, Union Army, swallowtail format guidon, of the type issued to cavalry regiments beginning in 1862. Like most of its counterparts, the flag is made entirely of silk. The stars, applied in gilt paint, are configured in a double-wreath that consists of two rings of stars, with an open center, and a flanking star in each corner of the blue canton, outside the basic pattern. Though sometime issued to artillery and infantry units, when demand outweighed supply—these flags served as flank-markers, allowing officers to keep sight of their units. This was especially critical when multiple companies were engaged. Loved by both Civil War and flag collectors alike, few can deny the attraction of their unique, forked profile and striking presentation.- Jeff R. Bridgman (https://jeffbridgman.com/inventory/34-star-american-civil-war-kentucky-1861-o4703.html)