AndyHall Colonel Joined Dec 13, 2011 Dec 1, 2012 #1 Expired Image Removed Original Library of Congress stereoview here.
M E Wolf Colonel Retired Moderator Joined Feb 9, 2008 Location Virginia Dec 5, 2012 #2 On the very lower edge of the photograph, to the left of the 'honor guard' you can see the soldiers at 'reverse arms' just barely. (Funeral Honors position described in the 1861 Revised Regulations for the Army of the United States) M. E. Wolf
On the very lower edge of the photograph, to the left of the 'honor guard' you can see the soldiers at 'reverse arms' just barely. (Funeral Honors position described in the 1861 Revised Regulations for the Army of the United States) M. E. Wolf
AndyHall Colonel Joined Dec 13, 2011 Dec 11, 2012 #4 Hearse on Broadway, New York City, moving away from the camera at lower left, surrounded on all sides by the Veteran Reserve Corps troops. LoC image. Expired Image Removed
Hearse on Broadway, New York City, moving away from the camera at lower left, surrounded on all sides by the Veteran Reserve Corps troops. LoC image. Expired Image Removed
Drew Major Joined Oct 22, 2012 Dec 12, 2012 #6 Andy, I love so may or your posts, but for God's sake, making Lincoln's casket shake? Cut it out!
Bonny Blue Flag 1st Lieutenant Joined Jun 21, 2008 Location Grand Prairie, Texas Dec 12, 2012 #7 The reverse arms is very interesting. Thanks for sharing the pics! (Have to agree with Drew about the shaking picture.) --BBF
The reverse arms is very interesting. Thanks for sharing the pics! (Have to agree with Drew about the shaking picture.) --BBF