General Thomas Jonathan (Stonewall) Jackson
This striking digitally enhanced image is from an engraving by Adam B. Walter and reprinted on the finest museum quality paper. The Unmistakable signature of the general is as it appears on the original engraving. The “smooth bore” round musket balls in the center of the piece were recovered from battlefields and campsites in central and northern Virginia and are similar to those that struck Jackson that night in May of 1863. The conical Minié balls on the either side of the musket balls were also found in the same areas of Virginia.
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On the night of May 2, 1863, following what was perhaps his greatest victory at Chancellorsville, the general and a party of his officers were mistaken for Union soldiers as they reconnoitered at a forward Confederate position. Volleys from the 18th North Carolina struck Jackson – twice in his left arm and once in his right hand – and he succumbed to his wounds 8 days later. Many historians speculate that if this tragic accident had not occurred, the battle of Gettysburg, just weeks later, may well have resulted in a Confederate victory.
This beautiful piece is framed in a cherry stained solid wood shadowbox, 12 by 10 inches and 2 and 1/8 inches deep, with a glass face - all made in the USA. It includes the relics as described above. The depth of the box adds a beautiful effect to the piece. Annotations are on the back of the frame and each has been individually signed by AMHSoc, denoting its origin as the limited edition piece that it is. Images are available in gray tones and Sepia.
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