South Confederate Field Oak Battlefield Tree Civil War Pen

The cap of this very unique pen is a replica 58 Caliber Minnie Ball, the most commonly used bullet in the Civil War.  Adopted by Americans in 1855, rings were added to the original French design.  It was used in the Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket.  The tip is a replica of the 44 caliber 1860 Colt Army Revolver Bullet.  The revolver was the favorite side arm for cavalry, infantry and artillery troops.  The clip is a detailed replica of the 1861 Springfield Rifle. Reveal the pen tip by rotating the cap.

The History Behind This Collection

This product was made from an oak tree located in the southern part of the Gettysburg Battlefield where Confederate troops formed, advanced and/or held positions on such well known areas such as Devil’s Den, the Slaughter Pen, the Rose Farm and the Wheatfield, particularly on day two.  General Robert E. Lee’s strategy for day two was to attack the right and left flanks of the Union Army under the command of General George Meade.  While Meade held the superior high ground his line was thin and waiting on reinforcements.  No where was the line weaker than the Union’s left flank at the southern end of their line. Confederate General John Bell Hood launched attacks on Little Round Top and Devil’s Den while General Lafayette McLaws attacked the Wheatfield and Peach Orchard to Hood’s left. While the Confederates were able to secure some positions they were unable to break any of the Union lines.   Day two of the Battle of Gettysburg was for the most part, a stalemate.