Original U.S. Pre/Early Civil War Sixth Plate Ambrotype of Federal Soldier in Frock Coat and Kepi With Insignia Visible Military Art For junior enlisted men (Mannschaften)

For junior enlisted men (Mannschaften)

The silk canopy is nicely marked:

but there is definitely research potential

as indicated on the contract label

Overall Length: 14-1/2"

Original U.S. Pre/Early Civil War Sixth Plate Ambrotype of Federal Soldier in Frock Coat and Kepi With Insignia Visible Military Art For junior enlisted men (Mannschaften)Original Item: Only One Available. Everything about this image, including its presentation, makes it a splendid memento of the Civil War. This Civil War cased "Sixth Plate" (2. 75 x 3. 25 inches) Ambrotype portrait shows an unidentified soldier. He wears a kepi with visible wreath and a standard nine button frock coat of northern Federal or Union issue. He is not armed and is sitting relaxed with his hands together resting on his stomach. The image is