Civil War Union Soldier Tintype Armed Infantryman 1/6th Plate Photo in Case

  
Offered is an original Civil War-era tintype photograph depicting an armed Union infantry soldier standing with rifle. The soldier wears a forage cap and military uniform with cartridge box belt and accoutrements visible. The image is housed in its original decorative period case with brass mat and preserver.

The photograph appears to be a full-plate tintype and presents a striking full-length view of the soldier with his long arm positioned at his side. Military tintypes showing soldiers with weapons are highly sought after by collectors of Civil War photography and military memorabilia. Original Civil War-era tintype photograph. Union infantry soldier holding rifle.

Brass mat and preserver present. Forage cap and military accoutrements visible. Significant age-related wear and oxidation. Surface spotting and emulsion issues throughout. Some image fading but soldier remains identifiable.