RARE large 1/2 plate tintype Civil War Union Musician fifer officer sword & belt

  

Here is a beautiful and rare 1/2 plate tintype of a Civil War Infantry Musician in piped frock coat holding a fife and carrying an officer sword with Eagle belt plate rig. He is older and likely a veteran of the war, probably an NCO. 100% original Civil War image from an old collection. Image measures 4.25 x 5.5 inches. No real defects to note.