Original U.S. Civil War Federal Soldier with Rifle Outside Sixth Plate Tintype Photograph Magazines The word “blue” was dropped

The word “blue” was dropped to signify that the hats were now being made in more than one color

Front of tunic has 8 buttons

The bullion wrapped twisted brass wire wrapping is in very good tight condition

which was then plated and antiqued

It is now stiff and dark

Original U.S. Civil War Federal Soldier with Rifle Outside Sixth Plate Tintype Photograph Magazines The word “blue” was droppedOriginal 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 inch) tintype portrait shows an unidentified soldier. He wears a bummer hat or kepi and a standard nine button frock coat of northern Federal or Union issue with a US Belt & a cap pouch. He is holding a Percussion cap rifle, and is seated up against a tree outside.