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South Carolina, Kershaw's Brigade
Andrew L. Chernak. Wading across one of the innumerable streams and creeks
encountered on the march, this soldier keeps his shoes and powder dry by
suspending them from his .54 Caliber Model 1841 Rifle. Limited edition
pewter sculpture is signed by the artist and includes historical background
information. 4½" high including solid walnut base. |
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First, Furthest and Last
Andrew L. Chernak. North Carolina troops were the
mainstay of the Confederacy. The First to engage Federal troops at Bethel,
Furthest penetration of Union lines at Gettysburg (although that fact is
argued by some today), and the Last troops to stand down at Appomattox. This
limited edition pewter sculpture is signed by the artist, includes
historical background information and is 4½" high including the solid walnut
base. |
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Law's Brigade
Andrew L. Chernak. Law's Alabama Brigade was composed of five infantry
regiments, participated in 48 battles and skirmishes, and to them fell the
task of wresting Little Round Top from the Federals - only to end in a
heartbreaking repulse. This limited edition pewter sculpture is signed by
the artist, includes historical background information and is 4½" high
including the solid walnut base. |
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Orphan's Brigade
Andrew L. Chernak. The
Confederate 1st Kentucky brigade was organized in the summer of 1861,
shortly before their state voted to remain loyal to the Union. Covering
itself with honors at Shiloh, Corinth, Stones River and Chickamauga, the
brigade was one of the last units in the east to surrender in Georgia, in
May of 1865. This limited edition pewter sculpture is signed by the
artist, includes historical background information and is 4½" high
including the solid walnut base. |
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Cobb's Legion
Andrew L. Chernak. Carrying
fifty rounds of ammunition in an imported English Enfield cartridge box, a
corporal drinks from a tin drum type canteen offered to him by a
comrade-in-arms. Limited edition pewter sculpture is signed by the artist,
includes an historical background and measures 4½" high including the
solid walnut base. |
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Army of Tennessee
Andrew L. Chernak. Rural
Missourians under the leadership of their Governor fought as "orphans,"
separated from their occupied state and ultimately defending Atlanta from
the relentless Union onslaught. Early in the war these troops made do with
partial or no uniforms and antiquated weapons such as the Model 1816
Musket, which was converted to percussion from its original flintlock
ignition. Limited edition pewter sculpture is signed by the artist,
includes an historical background and measures 4½" high including the
solid walnut base. |
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Washington Artillery
Andrew
L. Chernak. The finest, most efficient and oldest Louisiana military unit,
the Washington Artillery of New Orleans was not surpassed by any
organization in the South. From First Manassas to Appomattox they gave
service equal to their elite status, and refusing to endure the indignity of
surrender, they dismantled and destroyed their guns. This limited edition
pewter sculpture is signed by the artist, includes historical background
information, and is 4½" high including the solid walnut base. |
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The Surgeon
Andrew L. Chernak. A
onetime country doctor, now wearing the gray frock coat of a Major in the
Confederate Medical Corps, knows that he will soon be plunged into the
nightmare world of the Army Surgeon. Working to near exhaustion, he thinks
of the time when the battles will be over and when he can treat only
blisters and boils. Limited edition pewter sculpture is signed by the artist
and includes historical background information. 4½" high including solid
walnut base. |
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The Ambulance Corpsman
Andrew L. Chernak. The need for an organized Ambulance Corps was apparent
from the first battle of the Civil War and fortunately, men with knowledge
of the medical arts along with ambulance drivers and stretcher-bearers all
desired to serve their country. This limited edition pewter sculpture paying
homage to those veterans is signed by the artist and also includes an
historical background. Measures 5¼" high including the solid walnut base. |
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Of Valor, Born
Andrew L. Chernak. By
order of General P.G.T. Beauregard and based on William Porcher Miles'
design, the Cary Girls, sisters Hetty and Jennie and their cousin Constance,
"put their best stitches" to the first Confederate Battle Flag. This flag,
and two identical ones, were sewn in the autumn of 1861 and were presented
to Beauregard, General Joseph Johnston and General Earl Van Dorn. They were
the vanguard of the design that would come to be recognized as a rally point
to all the forces of the Army of Northern Virginia throughout the conflict
that divided a nation. Limited edition pewter sculpture is mounted on a
solid walnut base, signed by the artist and includes historical background
information. Measures 4 1/2" high. |
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Confederate Battle Flag
Andrew L. Chernak. By
order of General P.G.T. Beauregard and based on William Porcher Miles'
design, the Cary Girls, sisters Hetty and Jennie and their cousin Constance,
"put their best stitches" to the first Confederate Battle Flag. This flag,
and two identical ones, were sewn in the autumn of 1861 and were presented
to Beauregard, General Joseph Johnston and General Earl Van Dorn. They were
the vanguard of the design that would come to be recognized as a rally point
to all the forces of the Army of Northern Virginia throughout the conflict
that divided a nation. Limited edition pewter sculpture is mounted on a
solid walnut base, signed by the artist and includes historical background
information. Measures 6 1/2" high. |
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With Glory, Furled
Andrew L. Chernak. By order of General P.G.T. Beauregard and based on
William Porcher Miles' design, the Cary Girls, sisters Hetty and Jennie and
their cousin Constance, "put their best stitches" to the first Confederate
Battle Flag. This flag, and two identical ones, were sewn in the autumn of
1861 and were presented to Beauregard, General Joseph Johnston and General
Earl Van Dorn. They were the vanguard of the design that would come to be
recognized as a rally point to all the forces of the Army of Northern
Virginia throughout the conflict that divided a nation. Limited edition
pewter sculpture is mounted on a solid walnut base, signed by the artist and
includes historical background information. Measures 4 1/2" high. |
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In Battle, Forged
Andrew L. Chernak. By order of
General P.G.T. Beauregard and based on William Porcher Miles' design, the
Cary Girls, sisters Hetty and Jennie and their cousin Constance, "put their
best stitches" to the first Confederate Battle Flag. This flag, and two
identical ones, were sewn in the autumn of 1861 and were presented to
Beauregard, General Joseph Johnston and General Earl Van Dorn. They were the
vanguard of the design that would come to be recognized as a rally point to
all the forces of the Army of Northern Virginia throughout the conflict that
divided a nation. Limited edition pewter sculpture is mounted on a solid
walnut base, signed by the artist and includes historical background
information. Measures 6 1/2" high. |
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Rebel Sharpshooter
Andrew L. Chernak. In Southern
regiments, competition shoots determined who would act as Sharpshooter, when
there was need for that duty. With this type of weapon, a long 4x telescopic
sight made shots up to 1000 yards possible with deadly accuracy. This
limited edition pewter sculpture is signed by the artist, includes
historical background information and is 4¼" high including the solid walnut
base. |
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Stuart's Cavalry
Andrew L. Chernak. A Captain of
Calvary scans the terrain for Union troops after the dashing horsemen of the
Virginia Cavalry have scattered a Yankee watering party and canteens litter
the ground where the enemy was surprised. This limited edition pewter
sculpture is signed by the artist, includes historical background
information and is 4½" high including the solid walnut base. |
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The Gallant Pelham
Andrew L. Chernak. Major John Pelham directs a change of aim during his epic
flank attack on the Union assault at Fredericksburg. Receiving the fire of
dozens of Union guns, Pelham dismounts, removes his overcoat and helps the
gun crew weakened by losses to enemy shelling. It was General Lee himself
who referred to the young Major as "The Gallant Pelham." Limited edition
pewter sculpture is signed by the artist and measures 8½"x 6½"x 4¾" high
including solid walnut base. |
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Devils in the Attic
Confederate Sharpshooters in the Schriver House. Andrew Chernak. During the
Battle of Gettysburg, Confederates snipers found concealment in the attic of
the Schriver House. This magnificently detailed pewter sculpture not only
recalls the drama and ferocity of the fighting, but it also includes
original wood from the Schriver House floorboards! Limited edition sculpture
measures 5" high. |
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Robert E. Lee
Andrew L. Chernak. On May 31, 1862, Robert E. Lee was given command of
what he named the "Army of Northern Virginia." He reorganized his army and
created a legacy that was unmatched. This limited edition pewter sculpture
of Lee is signed by the artist and includes an historical background. 4¼"
high including solid walnut base.
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General James Longstreet
Andrew L. Chernak. James Longstreet, like many
other Southern loyalists, resigned his commission in the Federal Army on
June 1, 1861 to serve the Confederacy. As a Brigadier General, he first
saw action at the First Battle of Manassas and was eventually promoted to
the senior Lieutenant General of the Confederate Army. This limited
edition pewter sculpture is signed by the artist, includes an historical
background and is 4¼" high including solid walnut base. |
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Lt. Gen. Ambrose P. Hill
Andrew L. Chernak. Commander of one-third of the
famous Army of Northern Virginia, Hill - known as the "Mystery Man of the
Confederacy" - was a spirited and well-liked general killed a mere five
days before the conclusion of the war. This limited edition pewter
sculpture is signed by the artist, includes historical background
information, and measures 6½" tall including the solid walnut base.
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Joshua Chamberlain
Andrew L. Chernak. Assigned to the 5th Army Corps,
Chamberlain and the 20th Maine participated in nearly every action of the
Army of the Potomac. His greatest moment came at the Battle of Gettysburg,
where he led his men in a bayonet charge that shattered the Confederate
force attempting to take Little Round Top, preserving the Federal left
flank. Limited edition pewter sculpture is signed by the artist and
includes an historical background. 4¼" high including solid walnut base. |
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I Have Fought the Good Fight
Andrew L. Chernak. Capt. Wilbourne, General
"Stonewall" Jackson's signal officer, and Lt. Gen.
A.P. Hill attend to the
mortally wounded Jackson after he is tragically shot in the right hand and
left arm in a friendly fire accident. This incredibly detailed, limited
edition pewter sculpture is signed by the artist and makes a wonderful
display piece, measuring approximately 4" high including the solid walnut
base. |
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Stonewall Jackson
Andrew L. Chernak. Thomas Jackson was never far from his pocket Bible, which is grasped in
his right hand. His left arm is raised in order to "preserve the harmony"
to his body, he is wearing his custom made forage cap, and he has his
"Regular Army" Model 1850 U.S. Field grade Officer's sword at his side.
This limited edition pewter sculpture is signed by the artist and also
includes an historical background. 4¼" high including solid walnut base. |
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George A. Custer
Andrew L. Chernak. This is the "Boy
General," as the men in the ranks knew him: confident, swaggering, dressed
in a tailored uniform. Custer had 11 horses shot from under him during the
course of the war, while only once being wounded. Following the war, he
survived a court martial in 1867 before riding to immortality at the Little
Big Horn in 1876. This limited edition pewter sculpture is signed by the
artist, includes an historical background and is 4" high including the solid
walnut base. |
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Lewis Addison Armistead
This pewter
sculpture commemorates General Armistead as he appeared on his final,
ill-fated attack on the Federal lines at the High Water Mark. Measures 6½"
tall including the solid walnut base. |
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Lt. George E. Dixon
Andrew L. Chernak. As commander of the legendary submarine H.L. Hunley,
Dixon became the first submariner to sink an enemy warship when the USS
Housatonic went down. Using information from the forensic reconstruction of
his skull, this first sculpture of Dixon portrays him carrying a compass
while turning to General P.T.G. Beauregard, Commander of the Charlestown,
South Carolina defenses. This limited edition pewter sculpture is signed by
the artist, includes historical background information, and measures 6½"
tall including the solid walnut base. |
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Irish Brigade Color Sergeant
Andrew L. Chernak.
Born from the 69th New York, the Brigade was raised by Thomas Francis
Meagher; grew to include other New York, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts
regiments; and was the vanguard in many decisive battles including
Antietam, Fredericksburg and Gettysburg. Limited edition pewter sculpture
is signed by the artist and includes historical background. 6" high
including solid walnut base. |
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Hood's Texans Color Sergeant
Andrew L. Chernak.
Hood's Texas Brigade was feared by the Union army and among the most
dependable of Robert E. Lee's units. This tribute to the Brigade presents
a hardened veteran of Major John Bell Hood's Texas Brigade leaning against
the staff of his battle-worn banner, which bears the black border honoring
the flag lost at the battle of Sharpsburg. Limited edition pewter
sculpture is signed by the artist, includes an historical background and
is 6" high including solid walnut base. |
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Clara Barton
Angel of the Battlefield, Andrew L. Chernak. In July 1862, Clara Barton
obtained permission to travel behind enemy lines, eventually reaching some
of the grimmest battlefields of the war and delivering aid to soldiers of
both the North and South. This limited edition pewter sculpture is signed
by the artist, includes an historical background, is 4¼" high including
solid walnut base, and includes biography of Barton. |
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Cold Steel & Courage
Andrew L. Chernak. This unique pewter
sculpture of stacked arms depicts the three traditional rifle types used
by the Confederate soldier, all set off by a stylized Confederate battle
flag base that is surrounded by the names of the battles where Southern
courage is enshrined for all time. Limited edition piece is signed by the
artist and also includes an historical background. Measures 12¾" high
including solid walnut base. |
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CSS Hunley
Andrew L. Chernak. On February 17, 1864, the Confederate Navy scored the
first victory for a submarine in the history of naval warfare as Lt. George
Dixon and his eight man crew piloted this strange vessel with it's unique
torpedo spar into the side of the U.S.S. Housatonic, lighting up Charleston
Harbor with a deadly fireworks display. Limited edition pewter sculpture is
signed by the artist and includes an historical background. 8"L x 2½"H
including solid walnut base. |
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Irish Brigade Monument
Andrew L. Chernak. One of the most distinctive
memorials on the Gettysburg Battlefield, the Irish Brigade Monument honors
three New York Regiments who combined their state appropriations to erect
the bronze and granite monument that was dedicated on July 2, 1888, the 25th
anniversary of their fight in the Wheatfield. Limited edition pewter
sculpture is signed by the artist and includes historical background. 5¼"
high including solid walnut base. |
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The Mortarman
Andrew L. Chernak. A soldier of the hard fighting Tennessee Regiment mans a
24 pounder Coehorn Mortar. Small and easy to man, the mortar would send a
large explosive ball over obstacles and into enemy positions, raining a
maelstrom of fire and iron while hidden from view. This limited edition
pewter sculpture is signed by the artist, includes historical background
information, and is 4½" high including the solid walnut base. |
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Trappings of Valor, Cavalry
Andrew L. Chernak. A rail fence serves as a support for a worn and tired
trooper's equipment. His waist belt holds a cartridge box, a cap box, a .44
Caliber Colt revolver and a Model 1840 "wrist breaker" saber. A seven shot
Spencer Carbine and its broad leather shoulder sling, along with the
trooper's kepi, complete the collection. Limited edition pewter sculpture is
signed by the artist and includes historical background information. 7¾"
high including solid walnut base. |