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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. |
