Three Medals Of Honor, Battle Of New Market Heights, September 29, 1864 On one side was a

On one side was a Latin inscription that summarizes the importance of this forgotten clash: Ferro iis libertas perveniet

happy … shall they be pronounced hereafter who have contributed anything …  in erecting this stupendous fabric of freedom and empire on the broad basis of independency

Bartow reached the fence waving his sword and encouraging his men onward only to be struck a second time in the chest

16th Queens Light Dragoon

Three Medals Of Honor, Battle Of New Market Heights, September 29, 1864 On one side was a350 Signed Numbered Overall: 31. 25" x 24. 25" Image: 27" x 20" $225. 00 This haunting image by master historical artist Don Troiani depicts what is arguably the most important day in African American military history. The Battle of New Market Heights, fought on Thursday September 29, 1864 on the outskirts of the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia, showcased the fighting prowess of African American Union soldiers (known as United States Colored