Need Help with Unidentified Union Officer Veteran Photo

[FlyNavy02]

Below are images of a photo of a unidentified 1880s U.S. Infantry Officer holding a P1881 helmet. I can see crossed rifles but no number on the cap plate. It was taken by Fernando Debas, Madrid, Spain, and the reverse is inscribed “Para Mi Tia [For my Aunt]/ Enrique” [Henry] & “This was given to me by Acacia Orena Rickard. (It was a photo given to my aunt Pantella / Aug. 18th 1914)”. Acacia Orena Rickard (1872-1958) was the wife of James Bickle Rickard.

 

The closeup image shows three badges: MOLLUS (?), unidentified with a square pendant and GAR.

 

Do you think he is wearing a MOLLUS badge and can anyone identify the badge with the square pendant? 

 

Would really like to ID this image so any help appreciated.

 

Thanks,

Jay 

 

Jay

[skypilot6670]

Hello flynavy02 , I compared the medal silhouette to a mollus and I don’t think it’s a match , the small square reminds me of shooting awards popular at this time. Further I checked Orena as the ladies possible maiden name and none came up on Civil War Data. Nice image wishing you luck in your search.   Fraternally Yours Mike

[FlyNavy02]

Hi Mike,

 

Thanks for taking a look and for the comments.I'll keep looking.

 

Jay