Battle of Gettysburg Civil War Chess Set

Battle of Gettysburg Civil War Chess Set

The Battle of Gettysburg Civil War Chess Set has chess pieces specifically designed to
commemorate the three most tragic days of the American Civil War. This Civil War theme chess set
consists of thirty-two hand-painted, heavily weighted, poly resin chess men with a large 3.5" king. The
optional chess cabinets have storage areas that can be used for protective storage of your chessmen
when not in play or on display. Honor America's heritage by owning your very own Battle of Gettysburg
Civil War Chess Set. You will surely appreciate it for years to come.

Battle of Gettysburg Civil War Chess Set (Cabinet 1040C)

Battle of Gettysburg Civil War Chess Set (Cabinet 1041)

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(chess boards sold separately)

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History

The Battle of Gettysburg Civil War Chess Set is a small tribute to the magnitude of a great battle
between the states. Of the more than 2,000 land engagements of the civil war, Gettysburg ranks
supreme. Although the Battle of Gettysburg did not end the war, nor did it attain any major war aim for
the North or the South, it remains the great battle of the war.

In his Gettysburg Address President Lincoln stated, "The brave men, living and dead, who struggled
here, have hallowed it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note , nor long
remember what we say here; while it can never forget what they did here".

There are many memorials that pay tribute to the civil war. Albeit small, The Battle of Gettysburg Civil
War Chess Set is nonetheless monumental. Pay honor to this part of America's heritage by owning
your very own Battle of Gettysburg Civil War Chess Set. It's something you will appreciate for years
to come.

Chess Men Specifications

Chess men (32): 16 Union (blue) pieces & 16 Confederate pieces (gray)
Material: solid cold-cast polyresin. (feels like marble-lite).
Set Weight: 3.25 lbs.
King's height: 3-1/2"' King's base width: 1-1/2" (1.50")
Pawn's height: 2-1/2"
Recommended chess board square size: 1-7/8" (1.875") to 2" squares
Extras: felt pads on the bottom to protect your chess board.

Chess Board/Cabinet* Specifications

Chess Board A: (Shown above)

18"L X 18W" with 1-7/8" squares
100% wood with Stars & Stripes border and blue & white squares
Fits all our theme chess sets with base widths of 1-1/2" (1.50")
Sold separately

Chess Cabinet B: (Shown above)

17.5"L X 17.5"W X 3"H with 1-3/4" (1.75") squares
Solid wood construction with deluxe walnut & maple veneers (real wood)
Doubles as a storage cabinet for all thirty-two chess pieces when not in play or on display
Fits all our theme chess sets with base widths of 1-3/8" (1.375") making this a slightly tight fit
for this chess set
Sold separately

Chess Cabinet C: (Shown above)

17.4"L X 17.5"W X 2.75"H with 1-3/4" (1.75") squares
Real wood with simulated cherry wood finish and squares of black & silver laminate
Doubles as a storage cabinet for all thirty-two chess pieces when not in play or on display
Fits all our theme chess sets with base widths of 1-3/8" (1.375") making this a slightly tight fit
for this chess set
Sold separately

Chess Cabinet D: (Shown above)

17"L X 17"W X 2-3/4"H with 1-3/4" (1.75") squares
Solid Wood construction with use of solid walnut and walnut & maple veneers
Doubles as a storage cabinet for all thirty-two chess pieces when not in play or on display
Fits all our theme chess sets with base widths of 1-1/2" (1.50") making this a near perfect fit
for this chess set
Sold separately