Civil War Induction Officer With Lottery Box (U.S. Civil War) This product depicts a figure representing an induction officer during the U.S. Civil War. The induction officer was responsible for enlisting and conscripting soldiers into military service. In this instance, the figure comes with a lottery box, reminiscent of the draft lotteries held during the war to select conscripts. The lottery system was employed as a means to distribute the burden of military service fairly among eligible men. This piece is significant historically as it offers a visual representation of these crucial aspects of the U.S. Civil War era.