Confederate General Ben McCulloch
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Confederate General Ben
McCulloch CDV of a non-bearded
from life pose in his usual civilian suit. McCulloch commanded the
Confederate right wing at the Battle of Pea Ridge and after much maneuvering
his troops overran a key Union artillery battery. On March 7, 1862 he
rode forward to scout out enemy positions and was shot out of the saddle and
died instantly. McCulloch disliked wearing army uniforms and was wearing
a black velvet civilian suit and Wellington boots at the time of his
death. Credit for the fatal shot was claimed by sharpshooter Peter
Pelican of the 36th Illinois Infantry. Back mark by E. Anthony, New York.
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0.25 lb
Item # 22403
$265.00 USD
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