Description: The lead bullets were recovered from the Civil War battlefields around Fredericksburg, Virginia. They are representative of ammunition used by both sides at the Battle of Gettysburg. At left is a .58 Federal standard issue for Springfield rifle or other contract arms of that caliber, the other is a Confederate issue .58 Gardner made at the Richmond Arsenal in Virginia. The white patina is due to oxidation in the ground. The brass button at center was issued on southern uniforms during the War. The 15th Alabama is most famous for being the regiment that confronted the 20th Maine on Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg on July 2, 1863. After several assaults, the 15th Alabama was ultimately able to dislodge the Union troops, but was eventually forced to retreat in the face of a desperate bayonet charge led by the 20th Maine's commander, Col. Joshua L. Chamberlain. The regiment was commanded by Colonel Oats and brought 499 men to the field. Three officers and 28 enlisted men were killed and Lieutenant John C. Oates was mortally wounded. Two officers and 47 enlisted men were wounded and 90 men were missing. The 15th Alabama Infantry was organized in Alabama in August of 1861 and surrendered in April of 1865 at Appomattox Court House. The battle scene “Little Round Top” was reprinted from the artwork of Allen Christian Redwood. Born in Virginia, he joined Company C, 55th Virginia infantry with the outbreak of war. After the war he painted many of the scenes he had witnessed. His regiment was at the Battle of Gettysburg. The hand made solid Cherry frame is 9” x 12” (glass) in size. All of the frame and display work was done in our cabinet shop here in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The frame is ready to hang. The wire is recessed which allows the frame to rest flat back to the wall as in a museum mount. The “bumpons” on each back corner protect the wall and keep the frame level. All of the artifacts are guaranteed to be original as stated. A hand signed and dated “Certificate of Authenticity” will be issued by Collectors Frame with a photograph and description of the items purchased. Please see our "About” for more information on the framing and artifacts.
Price: 72 USD
Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
End Time: 2025-01-13T12:21:33.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
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