Minifigure – soldier from the Lone Star Guards Confederate States Army during the American Civil War (LEGO Compatible)

This image displays a toy minifigure and an accessory set, representing a soldier from the Lone Star Guards, a unit that was part of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.

The figure is depicted in a Confederate soldier’s uniform. This consists of a grey shell jacket, blue-grey trousers, and a dark slouch hat. The grey uniform was the standard, though often varied, color for the Confederate Army.

His specific affiliation is clearly identified by his insignia:

• Belt Buckle: The figure’s belt buckle features the letters “CS”, standing for Confederate States.
• Hat Insignia: The hat has an insignia of a red triangle with the letter “A”, likely indicating Company A of its regiment.

The set also includes several accessories:

• A Sharps Carbine, a breech-loading rifle known for its accuracy and rate of fire. While heavily used by the Union, many were captured and prized by Confederate cavalry and infantry units.
• A black knapsack or backpack for carrying supplies.

Historical Background: The name “Lone Star Guards” was a popular and patriotic name used by several different volunteer companies raised in Texas (the “Lone Star State”) that fought for the Confederacy. One of the most famous units to use this name was Company A of the 4th Texas Infantry Regiment. This regiment was part of the famed “Hood’s Texas Brigade” in General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia. The 4th Texas fought in nearly every major battle in the Eastern Theater, including Antietam, Gettysburg, and Chickamauga, and earned a reputation as one of the hardest-fighting and most reliable units in the Confederate Army.