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

It is one of the very last we have offered in very nice condition

Both shoulders bear Specialist Rank Patches

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

and a mixture of machined and cast parts

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