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CONFEDERATE MELAINOTYPE (Tintype) WHITE HALL GUARD, Co. H, 56th VIRGINIA INF

CONFEDERATE MELAINOTYPE (Tintype) WHITE HALL GUARD, Co. H, 56th VIRGINIA INF
CONFEDERATE MELAINOTYPE (Tintype) WHITE HALL GUARD, Co. H, 56th VIRGINIA INF
CONFEDERATE MELAINOTYPE (Tintype) WHITE HALL GUARD, Co. H, 56th VIRGINIA INF
CONFEDERATE MELAINOTYPE (Tintype) WHITE HALL GUARD, Co. H, 56th VIRGINIA INF
CONFEDERATE MELAINOTYPE (Tintype) WHITE HALL GUARD, Co. H, 56th VIRGINIA INF

CONFEDERATE MELAINOTYPE (Tintype) WHITE HALL GUARD, Co. H, 56th VIRGINIA INF
Confederate Sergeant 6th Plate Melainotype / Tintype Photo, of a member in. The "White Hall Guard", Co.

Organized from Albemarle County, Virginia. Image on a Griswold Patent Melainotype Plate.

The Sergeant is clad in his enlisted man's frock coat with dark Sergeant stripes, piping on collar and cuffs. Kepi bears the letters "WHG" (in reverse) on crown. See second provided photo for an enlargement displaying the " WHG " quite clearly. Although this fellow remains unidentified, we have researched this regiment's company "H" and found that 7 men is this company who made rank of Sergeant as follows. The 56th Virginia has a superior war record serving in numerous notable battles: 2nd Manassas, Sharpsburg, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Saylor's Creek, action around Appomattox, and numerous other engagements. Provenance: From an estate sale in the vicinity of Harrisonburg, VA. Will make a great addition to any Confederate Image collection! Dimensions: Image 2 3/4" x 3 /1/4". Condition: Study provided photos very closely! We try to describe item(s) honestly, to the best of our knowledge. However, YOU must me the final judge! Please do not request any other means. 3 - All items GUARANTEED GENUINE!

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The seller is "anne_arundel_house" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)

CONFEDERATE MELAINOTYPE (Tintype) WHITE HALL GUARD, Co. H, 56th VIRGINIA INF