They are wearing Virginia Military Institute uniforms. In half of its original case, measuring 3.75" x 3.25". Paper seals are no longer intact, though most remain attached to image, as shown. Light haze around the mat's edge.
No dings or significant damage to the plate, but I did spot some very light. And small scratches and/or swipes around the middle of the image. I couldn't really get them to show up on the scan or my camera shot, and in.
Person they are hard to see from most angles, so I would say they don't detract from the image. If you have any questions please ask before purchasing. The item "Antique Pre Civil War Dag Photo of VMI Virginia Military Institute Cadets c1850" is in sale since Monday, January 7, 2019. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Photographic Images\Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)\Daguerreotypes". The seller is "jack_mord" and is located in Woodinville, Washington. This item can be shipped to United States.