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10 piece Confederate Infantry Battalion Box Set
Formations represent the groups in which soldiers fought in days past. This was done for many reasons, including the ineffectiveness of period firearms, the desire for order, and to bolster morale, to name but a few. These ordered ranks exist even today when modern military formations are on parade.
Each battalion is ready for retail in a handsome, old-fashioned cardboard box.
Special introductory packaging - a complete battalion includes:
8 riflemen
1 flag bearer
1 officer
A formation base
A carry sack, to conveniently store your soldiers.
Regimental Colours soldiers are about 3.5" tall and designed to resemble old-fashioned toy soldiers. They are made from durable hardwoods and birch ply. Water-soluble paints give them a bright, eye-catching appeal, and a water-soluble clear coat ensures they will continue to look good for generations of use. Every production batch is tested for compliance with the US CPSC standards for lead-free coatings in children’s toys.
Children, young & old, will delight in “setting ‘em up and knocking ‘em down”, playing with the soldiers like old fashioned “skittles”. These colorful formations can also be used in more structured play offered by the challenging and educational world of miniature gaming. Gaming (or in this case “floor-gaming”) is a fascinating way to discover history for all ages!
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Confederate Infantry Advancing Firing, No.1
This soldier wears a shell jacket and trousers made from high quality British army cloth imported into the Confederacy throughout the war. He also wears a felt hat that was preferred by many men over the regulation chasseur pattern kepi. Many of the domestically produced hats were made in various shades of tan and gray, while many of the black felt hats seem to have been imported from England. In either case, the wide brim of these hats kept the sun off the wearer’s neck and shoulders giving them some respite from the summer glare. In addition, the relatively sizable brim kept away the rain substantially better than the single bill of the traditional kepi. The American Civil War was fought from 1861 - 1865. It was perhaps one of the most defining and tragic chapters in American history pitting family and friends against one another. It was also known as one of the first ‘modern wars’ with a grim preview of what was to come in future conflicts, well documented in both text and imagery.
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Confederate Infantry Officer Advancing #2
This figure’s frock coat and wool felt slouch hat were inspired by originals pictured in the Time-Life Series – “Echoes of Glory – Arms and Equipment of the Confederacy”. The grey blanket roll with white pattern work is a nice added detail and typical of the period.
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"Forward March" 2 Confederate Infantry Marching
Soldiers on both sides marched between dawn and dusk, rarely at night because of risk of accidents and injury. They would make breakfast before sunrise, pack up camp, set out on the march at daylight, and continue throughout the day, and usually fix and eat dinner after dark. Armies would march in any kind of weather: heat, cold, rain, or snow. Rarely did marching occur on good roads as they typically marched through mud, snow, and water. These two confederate soldiers march with confidence to the next campaign with the hopes of quickly ending the war with the North. They carry Model 1841 Mississippi Rifles and wear Southern clothing and accouterments typically seen from the middle to end of the American Civil War.
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Young Confederate Drummer Advancing
During the American Civil War, the snare drum was an integral part of army life. For the drummers themselves, their instrument represented a unique avenue of service where zealous – sometimes underaged – patriots could join the war efforts without being directly engaged in active combat. To soldiers in battle, listening to the drum could either inspire nationalism or fear, depending on whether the staccato taps came from their own drummers or those of the enemy. Outside of combat, the drum helped create order in camp and in drill, as well as provide some musical relief from the dullness of a long march or extended periods of time in camp. Here we see one such young Confederate drummer boy advancing with his snare drum. 1/30 scale Matte Finish
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