Original U.S. Civil War Federal Soldier Quarter Plate Tintype Photograph Medals and in Wright's own words:

and in Wright's own words: "by the violent use of a cold chisel and hammer

it is truly diminutive

The Union army tended to have more military patches than the Confederate army

this is a most interesting item that could have originated anywhere in the Mediterranean basin

During the landings

Original U.S. Civil War Federal Soldier Quarter Plate Tintype Photograph Medals and in Wright's own words:Original Item: Only One Available. Everything about this image, including its presentation, makes it a splendid memento of the Civil War Era. This cased "Quarter Plate" (Approximately 3. 25 x 4. 25 inches) tintype portrait shows an unidentified Union solider. He wears a Federal Frock Coat with 9 Brass buttons along with a Kepi, service belt, cross slung cartridge box and a musket with a saber bayonet. The image is clear and crisp. The image is behind