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I know many of us are making an increased effort in our attempts to fine tune our impressions to represent the men of the 15th Iowa on those two gruesome days in April of sixty-two. From reanalyzing the battle, to delving into the regimental history as well as the first hand accounts of the men who fought there. Even going so far as to fret over items as inconsequential as canteen straps and insignia pins. We do this not just for our selves, but for those around us. In the hopes that our own individual efforts and the labors of our friends and of all the companies combined will make an experience none of us will forget.
Brandon Jolly has taken it upon himself to push the envelope even further. He is recreating the regimental and the national flags that were carried by the 15th Iowa at Shiloh. No small undertaking in regards to time or money. It is not a responsibility that one sane individual should attempt alone. Members of the color guard have already dipped into their pockets to help fund this project, of silk, tassels, the covers, poles with eagles, the carriages and paint. In an effort to do my part I am donating a Mort Kunstler print to raffle off. It is a signed and numbered print of Night Crossing, new, unmounted and still in its original packaging. It is number 794 of 3,000. The size of the print is 14 7/8" X 28 1/2". It shows Lee and Jackson as they watch the Army of Northern Virginia crossing the Potomac returning to Virginia after the battle of Sharpsburg.
The money from the raffle will help pay for only the materials, all of the blood, sweat and tears will come free of charge from Brandon. All additional funds that are collected once the project is complete will be donated to the Iowa state historical society's Honor The Colors project.
On two occasions the Iowa Historical Society Battle Flag Curator, Sheila Hanke, has graciously allowed us, to visit the lab. This is how the documentation of the 45th Alabama's flag was obtained which was reproduced for Before the Breakout. The second occasion was this year to document the 15th Iowa's Regimental flag; the actual flag the
Regiment carried into Shiloh.
When we visited Sheila last year, she had two people helping her in the lab. This year, she was alone. On one table laid the National Flag of the 16th Iowa, which has been so badly deteriorated Sheila had to cease work on it and wait for help from other experts. When she needs to pull one of the flags from storage to work on, she has to ask for help from what ever coworker happens to be passing by in the hallway.
With Sheila's help, we have obtained an abundant amount of documentation to reproduce the Flag of the 15th Iowa for Shiloh next year. Sheila will be coming to Tennessee to see us personally as we march beneath the flags that she helped to recreate. Wouldn't it be commendable to return the favor and give something back?
Tickets for the raffle will be seven dollars each or six for thirty-five dollars. I will accept PayPal to poague41stva@juno.com or you can mail me a money order at:
Dave Bushmole
1272 Old Timber Lane
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Tickets are on sale now and will continue until March 15th. The drawing will be on Friday March 30 prior to the event. You do not need to be present to win, you do not even need to be registered for the event to have an opportunity to win. Prizes will be available at the event or shipped to your door. Only one prize will be awarded per person. If any one has any questions or concerns PM me or I can be reached at poague41stva@juno.com.
First I just want to thank every one who has donated a prize for the raffle. All of these people have unselfishly pitched in to help make this happen.
Mort Kunstler “Night Crossing” print by Dave Bushmole. This can be picked up after the event, Sunday April 1st or shipped directly to you.
Federal sack coat by Brandon Jolly. Brandon will make a sack coat to your size. I personally can attest to the quality of his work. I will not part with the Federal sack coat I purchased from his Federal sack coat project way back in 2001. This prize must be redeemed by September 30 2012 or be forfeited. This gives you six months to place your order.
Tim Bender hat a $114 value. Tim will knock $114 off of your order. This covers the majority of his styles. You only would pay for shipping. Though if you feel you must have a bell crown top hat for $175 plus $10 for shipping the cost to you is just $71. This prize must be redeemed by September 30 2012 or be forfeited. This gives you six months to place your order.
Missouri Boot & Shoe confederate cartridge box. We all know the equality of Robert’s work and besides you can never have too many cartridge boxes. This prize can be picked up after the event Sunday April 1st or shipped directly to you.
$25 gift certificate from Wambaugh, White & Company. Can be spent as wisely or as foolishly as you wish. This prize must be redeemed by September 30 2012 or be forfeited. This gives you six months to place your order.
$25 gift certificate from L.D. Haning & Co. Twenty five bucks to spend on something you really want, you don’t really have to need it just want it! This prize must be redeemed by September 30 2012 or be forfeited. This gives you six months to place your order.
Balaclava made by Jason & Stephanie Reinholz. They’re from Wisconsin, they know all about cold. This can be delivered to you after the event or sent to your door.
Wool Scarf made by Jason & Stephanie Reinholz. Never go cold again. You can pick this item up at the event or it will be delivered to you after the event.
Keep an eye out as more prizes maybe thrown into the pot in the future. Thanks again to everyone who donated an item and especially to Brandon who is doing what he can to make this event stand out.
Dave Bushmole
Brandon Jolly has taken it upon himself to push the envelope even further. He is recreating the regimental and the national flags that were carried by the 15th Iowa at Shiloh. No small undertaking in regards to time or money. It is not a responsibility that one sane individual should attempt alone. Members of the color guard have already dipped into their pockets to help fund this project, of silk, tassels, the covers, poles with eagles, the carriages and paint. In an effort to do my part I am donating a Mort Kunstler print to raffle off. It is a signed and numbered print of Night Crossing, new, unmounted and still in its original packaging. It is number 794 of 3,000. The size of the print is 14 7/8" X 28 1/2". It shows Lee and Jackson as they watch the Army of Northern Virginia crossing the Potomac returning to Virginia after the battle of Sharpsburg.
The money from the raffle will help pay for only the materials, all of the blood, sweat and tears will come free of charge from Brandon. All additional funds that are collected once the project is complete will be donated to the Iowa state historical society's Honor The Colors project.
On two occasions the Iowa Historical Society Battle Flag Curator, Sheila Hanke, has graciously allowed us, to visit the lab. This is how the documentation of the 45th Alabama's flag was obtained which was reproduced for Before the Breakout. The second occasion was this year to document the 15th Iowa's Regimental flag; the actual flag the
Regiment carried into Shiloh.
When we visited Sheila last year, she had two people helping her in the lab. This year, she was alone. On one table laid the National Flag of the 16th Iowa, which has been so badly deteriorated Sheila had to cease work on it and wait for help from other experts. When she needs to pull one of the flags from storage to work on, she has to ask for help from what ever coworker happens to be passing by in the hallway.
With Sheila's help, we have obtained an abundant amount of documentation to reproduce the Flag of the 15th Iowa for Shiloh next year. Sheila will be coming to Tennessee to see us personally as we march beneath the flags that she helped to recreate. Wouldn't it be commendable to return the favor and give something back?
Tickets for the raffle will be seven dollars each or six for thirty-five dollars. I will accept PayPal to poague41stva@juno.com or you can mail me a money order at:
Dave Bushmole
1272 Old Timber Lane
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Tickets are on sale now and will continue until March 15th. The drawing will be on Friday March 30 prior to the event. You do not need to be present to win, you do not even need to be registered for the event to have an opportunity to win. Prizes will be available at the event or shipped to your door. Only one prize will be awarded per person. If any one has any questions or concerns PM me or I can be reached at poague41stva@juno.com.
And now for the prizes
First I just want to thank every one who has donated a prize for the raffle. All of these people have unselfishly pitched in to help make this happen.
Mort Kunstler “Night Crossing” print by Dave Bushmole. This can be picked up after the event, Sunday April 1st or shipped directly to you.
Federal sack coat by Brandon Jolly. Brandon will make a sack coat to your size. I personally can attest to the quality of his work. I will not part with the Federal sack coat I purchased from his Federal sack coat project way back in 2001. This prize must be redeemed by September 30 2012 or be forfeited. This gives you six months to place your order.
Tim Bender hat a $114 value. Tim will knock $114 off of your order. This covers the majority of his styles. You only would pay for shipping. Though if you feel you must have a bell crown top hat for $175 plus $10 for shipping the cost to you is just $71. This prize must be redeemed by September 30 2012 or be forfeited. This gives you six months to place your order.
Missouri Boot & Shoe confederate cartridge box. We all know the equality of Robert’s work and besides you can never have too many cartridge boxes. This prize can be picked up after the event Sunday April 1st or shipped directly to you.
$25 gift certificate from Wambaugh, White & Company. Can be spent as wisely or as foolishly as you wish. This prize must be redeemed by September 30 2012 or be forfeited. This gives you six months to place your order.
$25 gift certificate from L.D. Haning & Co. Twenty five bucks to spend on something you really want, you don’t really have to need it just want it! This prize must be redeemed by September 30 2012 or be forfeited. This gives you six months to place your order.
Balaclava made by Jason & Stephanie Reinholz. They’re from Wisconsin, they know all about cold. This can be delivered to you after the event or sent to your door.
Wool Scarf made by Jason & Stephanie Reinholz. Never go cold again. You can pick this item up at the event or it will be delivered to you after the event.
Keep an eye out as more prizes maybe thrown into the pot in the future. Thanks again to everyone who donated an item and especially to Brandon who is doing what he can to make this event stand out.
Dave Bushmole
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