31386 - Dismounted Confederate 1st Virginia Cavalryman with Mount First Legion-American Civil War - Opening and Closing Front

- Opening and Closing Front Hatchs

one hand gripping his M16

Our figure shows Grimminger presenting the flag

hence the name

Obersturmbannführer "Sepp" Dietrich

31386 - Dismounted Confederate 1st Virginia Cavalryman with Mount First Legion-American Civil War - Opening and Closing FrontThe 1st Virginia Cavalry completed its organization at Winchester, Virginia in July 1861, under the command of Colonel James Ewell Brown (J. E. B.) Stuart at the command of General Thomas Jackson. Unlike most regiments the 1st Virginia was unique with 12 companies, not 10, in its ranks. The First Virginia Cavalry participated in more that 200 engagements of various types throughout the war. They served under many well know confederate cavalry officers