CSWT-08N - Wheat's Tigers Papau New Guinea This figure introduces variety and

This figure introduces variety and realism to any ancient collection

Centurions were not just commanders—they fought directly:

and spirited manner

and exhaustion were as dangerous as enemy fire

CSWT-08N - Wheat's Tigers Papau New Guinea This figure introduces variety andThe battalion called the Louisiana Tigers was the creation of Roberdeau Chatham Wheat, and was to become one of the most notorious military corps ever to be raised during this conflict. In New Orleans Wheat looked for his recruits among the Irish roustabouts and riffraff of the city. His company was soon joined by four others and on June 9 th 1861, they were mustered into the Confederate service as the 1 st Louisiana Special Battalion. The battalion