31484 - Confederate Infantry Corporal Urging Men Forward K&C Age of Napoleon The 22" Common socket bayonet

The 22" Common socket bayonet was gruesomely nicknamed “The Lunger” by the men in the field

This young officer in training wears a simple uniform coat of dark blue with the lapels buttoned across and carries a naval pattern dirk suspended from his waist belt that may have been purchased from an English maker

- AA Gun raises and lowers in many positions

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31484 - Confederate Infantry Corporal Urging Men Forward K&C Age of Napoleon The 22" Common socket bayonetConfederate Infantry Corporal Urging Men Forward All soldiers from either side showed considerable courage and fortitude during the war. They suffered great and extraordinary dangers during the course of their service. Unacceptable by modern standards, the casualties were appalling. Because of these staggering casualty rates, new soldiers might go from the recruiting hall to the battlefield in just a week. Veteran sergeants and corporals would then be