This 1/8 plate tintype is hand tinted in several areas to add green to the foliage and red to the American flag on the fort. This
soldier wears a 4 button sack coat, belt and plate and cross belt with an eagle plate and a cartridge box just out of view. He has a
musket with attached bayonet and it has its nipple plug in it. I tend to think that this might actually be his musket and not a prop
because of the nipple plug and the empty bayonet scabbard on his waist. Take a close look at the head shot. Is he African or Hispanic
or just well tanned? Also of note, are two of his buddies waiting to get their picture taken. You can see their feet just to the side
and matted out by the brass mat. This image comes in a nearly perfect thermoplastic case. The case alone is valued at $250+. #5740=$650.00