{"product_id":"u-s-general-winfield-scott","title":"U.S. General Winfield Scott","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"nt727e\" data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eU.S. General Winfield Scott, 1813–14\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"579\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10113\u003cbr data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"588\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/30\u003cbr data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"606\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte\u003cbr data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"626\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e W. Britain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eThis finely sculpted figure depicts \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWinfield Scott\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, one of the most influential American military leaders of the 19th century. Commissioned as a captain in the light artillery shortly before his 22nd birthday, Scott first served as a corporal in the Virginia militia before rising through the ranks to become a commanding general of the United States Army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eScott was famously nicknamed \u003cstrong data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e“Old Fuss and Feathers”\u003c\/strong\u003e for his strict insistence on military discipline, professionalism, and proper dress. His early career was marked by controversy when he openly criticized the corruption and incompetence of a commanding officer. Although briefly court-martialed for his remarks, Scott was later vindicated when the officer was removed for misconduct, earning Scott the respect of fellow officers and troops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003eOver his long and distinguished career, Scott played key roles in several major conflicts, including the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWar of 1812\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBlack Hawk War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMexican–American War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and later the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAmerican Civil War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. His legacy includes both battlefield leadership and major contributions to the professionalization of the U.S. Army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003eHand-painted in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e1\/30 scale with a matte finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, this museum-quality miniature captures Scott in period uniform with officer’s sword and bicorne hat. An excellent addition to collections focused on early American military history, the War of 1812 era, or notable commanders of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W. Britain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48640041550052,"sku":"10113","price":69.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/7024\/2788\/files\/10113Background2022MuseumCollection_675DA9CB281C0.webp?v=1775074816","url":"https:\/\/breagans.com\/en-ca\/products\/u-s-general-winfield-scott","provider":"Breagans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}