Original U.S. Civil War Sixth Plate Tintype of Union Soldier in Complete Frame Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts a weapon which itself derives

a weapon which itself derives from the French small sword

the same uniform served as a garrison uniform and as a combat uniform

Here are two different photographs

drawer for paper and accessories beneath

The hilts feature the national Coat of Arms impressed into the steel bowl guard and the brass grips are fullered from top to bottom

Original U.S. Civil War Sixth Plate Tintype of Union Soldier in Complete Frame Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts a weapon which itself derivesOriginal Item: Only One Available. Everything about this image, including its presentation, makes it a splendid memento of the Civil War. This Civil War cased "Sixth Plate" (2. 75 x 3. 25 inch) tintype portrait shows an unidentified soldier. He wears a bummer hat or kepi and a standard nine button frock coat of northern Federal or Union issue. He is not armed and is sitting relaxed with his hands together resting on his stomach. The image is behind