 This work is hand carved from a single piece of Butternut wood and mounted on a Walnut base with a brass plaque identifying the subject.
Known as the greatest Civil War cavalry commander on either side General Forrest was consistently victorious over superior forces. Although he had no military education whatsoever, his tactics were innovative and sound.
He became active in politics following the war and was the first Grand Wizard of the Klu Klux Klan. Although the Klan was initially formed to protect Southern whites from bands of marauding ex-slaves, Forrest resigned when the Klan began using violent intimidation tactics against peaceful blacks.
The piece is currently on display at Codori's on the Square, Gettysburg PA.
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