American Civil War Flag Bearer collection by W. Britain
The formation of the Irish Brigade was authorized by the Secretary of War, Simon Cameron, in September 1861. The brigade originally consisted of the 63rd New York Infantry, the 69th New York Infantry, and the 88th New York Infantry. The three New York regiments were soon joined by a regiment from Massachusetts, the 29th. This Union NCO carries the Irish Brigade flag of the 69th New York Infantry Regiment, affectionately referred to as the “Fighting 69th.” The Irish Brigade was known in part for its famous war cry Faugh A Ballagh, which is an Irish phrase meaning “Clear The Way.” The Irish Brigade participated in almost all the engagements of the Army of the Potomac during the civil war suffering horrific casualties.
1/30 scale
Union 146th New York Zouave with Regimental Colors The 146th New York Infantry Regiment, nicknamed Garrard’s Tigers, was a Federal regiment mustered into service October 10th, 1862. The regiment was raised and organized in Rome, New York and was known as the 5th Oneida Regiment. Another nickname, and more widely known by civil war historians, was Halleck’s Infantry, after New York born Major General Henry Halleck. You will notice Gen Halleck’s name on this figure
Union 16th Michigan Flagbearer with National Colors
On 2 July, Colonel Strong Vincent’s brigade was intercepted by a staff officer desperately seeking men to cover the vital position of Little Round Top. Acting on his own discretion Vincent dispatched the brigade to the unprotected ground. His brigade was in place just moments prior to the intense, determined, and violent Confederate attack. At the far right of the line the Michiganders were savaged by the 4th and 5th Texas. When part of the 16th Michigan began to fall back under heavy pressure, Vincent mounted a boulder to rally them, shouting, “Don’t give an inch!” The wavering line coalesced but Vincent was felled by a Minié ball which tore through his thigh. He was moved to a nearby farm where he died five days later.
Union 38th Pennsylvania Reserve Flagbearer with State Colors
The formation of the Irish Brigade was authorized by the Secretary of War, Simon Cameron, in September 1861. The brigade originally consisted of the 63rd New York Infantry, the 69th New York Infantry, and the 88th New York Infantry. The three New York regiments were soon joined by a regiment from Massachusetts, the 29th. This Union NCO carries the Irish Brigade flag of the 69th New York Infantry Regiment, affectionately referred to as the “Fighting 69th.” The Irish Brigade was known in part for its famous war cry Faugh A Ballagh, which is an Irish phrase meaning “Clear The Way.” The Irish Brigade participated in almost all the engagements of the Army of the Potomac during the civil war suffering horrific casualties.
1/30 scale
Union 146th New York Zouave with Regimental Colors The 146th New York Infantry Regiment, nicknamed Garrard’s Tigers, was a Federal regiment mustered into service October 10th, 1862. The regiment was raised and organized in Rome, New York and was known as the 5th Oneida Regiment. Another nickname, and more widely known by civil war historians, was Halleck’s Infantry, after New York born Major General Henry Halleck. You will notice Gen Halleck’s name on this figure
31314 1/30 Scale Matte Finish Single Figure Early southern victories during the first part of the war led to a sense of pride and near invincibility amongst southern soldiers and their commanders. In addition, this sense of invincibility spurred on a defiance that many times over, would facilitate victories on the battlefield. This southern soldier raises a clenched fist defiantly while holding the Army of Northern Virginia Battle Flag in his other hand, spurring his comrades on to yet one more southern victory. This particular confederate soldier wears jean cloth trousers, jacket, and classic southern style slouch hat.
Confederate Infantry Flagbearer with 1st National Colors
The original flag of the Confederate States of America, commonly known as the “Stars and Bars,” was approved by the Congress of the Confederate States and first raised over the capital building in Montgomery, Alabama, on the afternoon of the 4 March 1861. Use of the new flag spread quickly across the South with the original version having the stars in a circle, the number of stars corresponding to the states admitted to the Confederacy. Despite the official pattern and numbers, individual examples of the Stars and Bars varied greatly, with numbers of stars ranging from 1 to 17, and star patterns deviating beyond the officially sanctioned circle.
Union NCO Flagbearer, 44th New York Infantry with National Colors
The 44th New York fought bravely at Second Battle of Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville but never was their courage more needed than at the Battle of Gettysburg. On 2 July, as part of the Union 3rd Brigade, they held the center of the line that defended Little Round Top. Colonel Strong Vincent’s brigade was comprised of four relatively small regiments – the 16th Michigan on the right, the 44th New York and 83rd Pennsylvania in the center, and the 20th Maine on the Union Army’s extreme left flank. These men together the 2nd U.S. Sharpshooters, Hazlett’s Battery of the 5th United States Artillery, and reinforcements of the 140th New York Zouaves were able to resist repeated assaults by Law’s brigade of Hood’s division and retain the high ground.
31394 Confederate Flagbearer, 3rd Arkansas Flag, Texas Brigade The regiment was assembled at Lynchburg, Virginia in June of 1861 and initially served with “Stonewall” Jackson. In November, 1862 the regiment was assigned to Brigadier General John Gregg as part of the Texas Brigade. The Confederate War Department had determined that the troops would benefit from being brigaded with regiments from their home states. At this time, the standard brigade organization consisted of four regiments
Confederate Flagbearer, 1st Texas, 3rd Issue Wool Bunting Flag, Texas Brigade
It is known that a Richmond Depot third bunting issue ANV battle flag was issued to 1st the Texas after they lost the two flags at Antietam, however, it’s not known what had happened to it. There is an interesting account from Color Sergeant George A. Branard of the 1st Texas Infantry printed in the Galveston Daily News on 2 May 1899. During the attack on Little Round Top on 2 July 1863 he states “My flag was shot from the staff, it being broken in three places. The flag went one way, a piece of staff another, and myself and the remainder of the staff in my hand the other. We were pretty well scattered. How long I was on my back I do not know. When I came to I heard someone inmy company say, ‘See, there, Branard is not dead; see, he is trying to get up.’ Willing hands then ran to me and helped me to my feet.” A few days later after he recovered and was retreating with the rest of the army, the flag was returned to him by a companion that had picked it up on the field.
Union 16th Michigan Flagbearer with National Colors
On 2 July, Colonel Strong Vincent’s brigade was intercepted by a staff officer desperately seeking men to cover the vital position of Little Round Top. Acting on his own discretion Vincent dispatched the brigade to the unprotected ground. His brigade was in place just moments prior to the intense, determined, and violent Confederate attack. At the far right of the line the Michiganders were savaged by the 4th and 5th Texas. When part of the 16th Michigan began to fall back under heavy pressure, Vincent mounted a boulder to rally them, shouting, “Don’t give an inch!” The wavering line coalesced but Vincent was felled by a Minié ball which tore through his thigh. He was moved to a nearby farm where he died five days later.
Union 38th Pennsylvania Reserve Flagbearer with State Colors
W. Britains
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1/30 Scale
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Hand Painted
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Pewter
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W. Britains ❋ 1/30 Scale ❋ Hand Painted ❋ Pewter ❋