22nd NY Infantry

[frontrank2]

Two soldiers of the 22nd NY Militia near Harpers Ferry in 1861.

 

[Seduzal]

Thanks for sharing this awesome photo.

 

[Robert Gray]

The original stereo negative for this image is in the National Archives (NARA-529650). The photographer has identified the subject as Pvt. A. Cady Brown with an unidentified friend. However a check of the regimental roster shows that no one by that name served in the 22nd New York State Militia. Thomas R. and George W. Brown appear in Company B. Richard W. and Henry H. Brown are found in Company D. The only other Brown is David S. who is a Captain. The photographer's error means that we may never know the identities of these young men. This is the frustrating part of Civil War research.

 

[JOHN42768]

Nice photo. Gruesome bayonets

 

[Robert Gray]

Nice photo. Gruesome bayonets

The men are carrying the Enfield pattern 1856 Army Short Rifle with sword bayonet.

 

[FPT]

Two soldiers of the 22nd NY Militia near Harpers Ferry in 1861.

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Both soldiers appear to have a very distinct belt and buckle. Unless they have been cleaning and shining leather for a long time, the belts appear to have a layer of metal.

Can an equipment expert clarify?

Oh, the photo is fantastic.

Thanks.

FPT

 

[frontrank2]

Another image of the 22nd NYM.

 

[Robert Gray]

Both soldiers appear to have a very distinct belt and buckle. Unless they have been cleaning and shining leather for a long time, the belts appear to have a layer of metal.

Can an equipment expert clarify?

Oh, the photo is fantastic.

Thanks.

FPT

The belt plates indicate the men are from Company C.

 

[FPT]

Another image of the 22nd NYM.

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Did the guy on the bottom right just fart? He is the only one with a smile on his face.

Another great photo.

FPT

 

[Lampasas Bill]

You don't often see a photo of a 1st sergeant wearing a sash and NCO sword. It's a non-regulation sword at that, probably with an ivory grip.

 

[Mk VII]

We see those yataghan bayonets with the leather grips here occasionally