Help with ambrotype of a soldier. Any information appreciated.

[Jennings Lane]

Help with ambrotype of a soldier. Any information appreciated.

1/4 plate size ambrotype of a soldier.

 

Thanks,

 

Andy

 

[268th C.A.]

I always look at these with a jewelers loupe, it will pick up much detail. buttons, belt buckles etc. He is armed to the teeth. looks like a M1842 Springfield .69 Cal musket, Bayonet, a Colt pocket pistol and one very nice knife. That is a very nice ambrotype. My first guess would be Union. I would love to see the cap badge and buckles with a loupe. Stunning!

[wcdino685]

I agree if you can make out that Cap badge it will open up a lot of info for you.

[Jennings Lane]

It looks like the badges and buttons have been enhanced with a bit of gold paint. I'm posting a close up. Thanks for everyone's help.

 

Andy

[MAW]

My guess is earl war federal... Looks like he has a stripe down the side of his trousers, which is atypical...

[Jennings Lane]

Thanks. Much appreciated.

 

Andy

[scottiques]

Agree nice triple armed yank soldier.

 

If you take a look at the BACK of the image, you may be able to discern the hat insignia. Be careful with it and hold it up to the light-- often you can still see what is hidden under the gold tint.

 

Years ago I had a heavily tinted image that looked like a blob belt plate. The back showed a fantastic VA state seal belt plate!

 

Scott