Hi all
Following on from details of releases in Legions " Greatest Men " series of bust a parcel arrived and amongst the items in there was the subject of the review .
Someone who needs no introduction , ask anyone to say a ACW leader and his name will feature ....it is of course:
Lee was commander of the Confederate forces in a bloody war and IMO the stress of this leant heavy on him but he was liked by his men for sure
Playing a prominant part in the battle of Gettysburg amongst many others , this was depicted in the film of the same name played by Martin Sheen
Distinctive in his simple dress , the famous photographer Matthew Brady took a photo of General Lee in late April 1865 on the back porch of Lee's home in Richmond.
This portrait is often referred to as the "Back Porch Uniform".
It is not known if this coat is in existence today, however, it was most likely Cadet Grey- Lee's preferred color choice.
The collar and cuffs are plain without trim color. Sleeve Braid was not used- making this a type of field uniform.
The collar is a laydown civilian style and has three five pointed stars without the typical general's wreath surrounding the stars- usually indicative of a full Colonel.
Virginia State seal Staff buttons are supplied for the front in the General's button pattern- four sets of 2.
The rank stars were similar to the larger centre one in this ranking from a original coat that apparently belonged to a Major General Thomas Lafayette and sold by action for a high amount
Lee's most distinctive feature was IMO the hair style flicked up at each side , again seen in pictures and portraits
Books as always feature in my reviews and are easy to find, here are a couple from me
(No's 1 and 3 cover the Union Army)
Continued in next post
Nap
Following on from details of releases in Legions " Greatest Men " series of bust a parcel arrived and amongst the items in there was the subject of the review .
Someone who needs no introduction , ask anyone to say a ACW leader and his name will feature ....it is of course:
Lee was commander of the Confederate forces in a bloody war and IMO the stress of this leant heavy on him but he was liked by his men for sure
Playing a prominant part in the battle of Gettysburg amongst many others , this was depicted in the film of the same name played by Martin Sheen
Distinctive in his simple dress , the famous photographer Matthew Brady took a photo of General Lee in late April 1865 on the back porch of Lee's home in Richmond.
This portrait is often referred to as the "Back Porch Uniform".
It is not known if this coat is in existence today, however, it was most likely Cadet Grey- Lee's preferred color choice.
The collar and cuffs are plain without trim color. Sleeve Braid was not used- making this a type of field uniform.
The collar is a laydown civilian style and has three five pointed stars without the typical general's wreath surrounding the stars- usually indicative of a full Colonel.
Virginia State seal Staff buttons are supplied for the front in the General's button pattern- four sets of 2.
Lee's most distinctive feature was IMO the hair style flicked up at each side , again seen in pictures and portraits
Books as always feature in my reviews and are easy to find, here are a couple from me
(No's 1 and 3 cover the Union Army)
Continued in next post
Nap
