New York City's Polish Legion | Col. Theo. Lichtenhein's Gallatin Rifles | 1861 NYC Union Poster

A Call to Arms from Lower Manhattan: The Gallatin Rifles.

Step back into the feverish early days of the Civil War with this meticulously restored recruitment broadside for the Gallatin Rifles. Under the command of Col. Theodore Lichtenhein, this unit was a cornerstone of the Union’s multi-ethnic coalition, eventually merging into the 58th New York Volunteer Infantry—famously known as the "Polish Legion."

The Design:
This poster is a spectacular specimen of 19th-century advertising. It features the classic Union eagle bearing the olive branch and arrows, a symbol of a nation forced into conflict but yearning for peace. The typography is a beautiful array of wood typefaces—from bold, slab-serif headers to elegant condensed fonts—characteristic of the legendary George F. Nesbitt & Co. presses at the corner of Pearl and Pine Streets.

The History:
Enlisting men from their headquarters at 24 North William St. (just a stone's throw from the modern Brooklyn Bridge entrance), the Gallatin Rifles represented the "Forty-Eighters" and European revolutionaries who brought their fierce anti-monarchist ideals to the American Civil War. Perfect for NYC history buffs, Civil War collectors, or anyone who appreciates the bold aesthetics of 1860s ephemera.

EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr [!at] honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: For adults, Blank product sourced from USA (JONDO) and Japan (Printify Choice)
Care instructions: If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.