It bears its honorable wounds.
No attempt has been made to repair it.
The staff on which the eagle stands has been broken at about half its length, presumably by a bullet.

The shattered, splintered end indicates that the staff is made of oak.

It had been painted blue originally.

The freshness of the paint has been marred.

On one side, a huge slice has been cut out of it as if by a mighty sword stroke.
The tough wood is gashed and scarred in various places, and there is a long, dark blur just above the broken part, which looks as if it might be a blood stain.
Below the eagle, and attached to the remainder of the staff for about three-fourths of its length, is what remains of a battle flag.