Very fine sixth plate ambrotype of an unidentified Confederate officer with Virginia staff buttons on his frock coat. The button design can be clearly seen with a loupe. Two collar bars are visible under his beard, so he was at least a first lieutenant. The officer’s cheeks are lightly tinted…
Very nice condition CDV of a US Navy Lt. Commander. The shoulder straps and 3 & 1 sleeve braid are correct with respect to the 1863 regulations for officers. The verso of the CDV is dated Jan. 1868 with an unreadable notation, except for the ship name “Guerriere.” An old…
Very nice clear glass ambrotype of a Union officer. The image is not lacquered on the back and looks like a ghost image without black paper behind it to provide the contrast. Image is nicely colored and posed. Housed in a very nice patriotic leatherette case (eagle and shield) with…