Mort Künstler. It was a scene repeated throughout the South, especially in the opening days of the war: the leave-taking could be as brief and simple as a fleeting embrace and a promise to remember and return. Among the leaders of the land, however, departure was often marked by a solemn ceremony with family and faithful friends, and often such ceremonies were capped by the presentation of an ornately engraved edged weapon. 28"x 19˝" limited edition print is signed and numbered by the artist. #0C70353