 
                                        Three Medals of Honor, Battle of Market Heights
This Don Troiani print - Three Medals of Honor, Battle of Market Heights. Available Format of Print:350 Signed/Numbered (available)Overall: 31.25" x 24.25"Image: 27" x 20"$225.00 Artist Proof (available)50 Signed/NumberedOverall: 31.25" x 24.25"Image: 27" x 20"$250.00 Canvas Giclee (printed as ordered)15 Signed/NumberedOverall: 33" x 25"$750.00 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 Troops) and saw the very first time in American history that the Congressional Medal of Honor was bestowed upon men of African descent. What makes New Market Heights even more remarkable is the sheer number of medals of honor awarded to these freedom fighters – a total
