“THE VIOLETT GUARDS yesterday had their beautiful new flag consecrated at St. Patrick’s Church. A great multitude of people witnessed the imposing ceremony. The company afterward paraded, escorting their generous patron, Mr. W.A. Violett, and numerous officers of other companies, as guests. The company is a very large and manly looking one, composed almost entirely of firemen belonging to Irad Ferry Fire Company No. 12. Their uniform is of a light violet color, in significance of their name.”
Other than similar, brief, period newspaper articles, I can find no actual description of this flag.
I do know that period newspaper advertisements from local flag-makers offered not only custom flags, but also pre-made flags, typically advertised as "Confederate" flags and usually having gold stars.
If anyone has any additional info on this flag, I'd love to hear about it!
Thanks! -- Jim Huffman, Violett Guards