3113 CIVIL WAR UNION CAVALRY 2 SOLDIER TINTYPE.

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This item SOLD at 2023 Dec 05 @ 11:17UTC-5 : EST/CDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 350.00 USD
Estimated at 700.00 - 900.00 USD
This 1/4 plate tintype depicts 2 enlisted Union Cavalry soldiers in blue tinted shell jackets. They each wear a standard enlisted kepi with no visible insignia. They have carbine slings with carbines clipped to the swivels. They each have oval “US” belt plates on their belts with no other visible accoutrements. They wear enlisted pants that have not been tinted, and standard issue shoes. Gilded brass frame & mat with wood & paperboard case. CONDITION: the image shows some minor creases and there are scattered losses/wear to the emulsion. However, the image of the 2 soldiers remains clear. There are minor spots of oxidation on the mat. The hinge of the case has been reinforced. (02-20979/BF). $700-900.