The subject of this image is posed with his sheathed saber in front of him point down in the “PARADE REST” position. He wears a dark forage cap with crossed saber insignia visible on the crown and a dark double piped shell jacket peculiar to the 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry with brass shoulder scales. The subject also wears light trousers. At his waist is his sword belt with rectangular plate.

Image has good clarity a contrast with only light scattered surface dirt from age.

Reverse has back mark for C. L. LOCHMAN’S… CARLISLE, PA.

The 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry was organized in October of 1862 and was assigned to the Army of the Cumberland. The regiment saw action at Stones River, Mossy Creek and several smaller skirmishes.

During its service the regiment lost 128 officers and men killed, died wounds and disease plus others wounded.  [ad]

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