[CIVIL WAR]. Quarter plate tintype of a Union cavalry soldier displaying his saber.

Full standing studio portrait of a bearded Union cavalry soldier standing before a simple backdrop, holding his saber in one hand and the sheath in the other. He wears a Pattern 1851 rectangular belt plate and cap pouch on his sword belt. The top of his cap bears one visible piece of brass insignia, appearing to be the letter "C." (Some surface scratches and spots, other minor imperfections, good clarity and contrast, plate with uneven black border hidden by mat; unsealed.) Housed in a pressed paper case (nearly fully separated at spine, large sections of loss and heavy wear to surface).

Property from the Civil War and Militaria Collection of George Sanders of Albuquerque, New Mexico

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[CIVIL WAR]. Quarter plate tintype of a Union cavalry soldier displaying his saber.

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