56th New York Infantry 10th Legion Tintype

  

6th plate tintype of the 56th New York Infantry Regiment, also known as 10th Legion. They saw a lot of action during the war, including. Battle of Gaines's Mill. Battle of Bottom's Bridge.

Battle of White Oak Swamp. Second Battle of Charleston Harbor.

Battle of Deveaux's Neck. Battle of Dingle's Mills. The soldier is armed with a p1858 Enfield rifle and sword bayonet.

Housed in a half leatherette case.