You all have seen the beautiful hand tinted portrait of my Great Great Grandfather Christopher Jesberg.Here's a copy of the Ambrotype I believe.He was with the 5th Indiana Cav.
From the style of the picture I'd say it was taken not long after he enlisted. Lots of soldiers got these done at photographer's studios - complete with props like the pistol
From the style of the picture I'd say it was taken not long after he enlisted. Lots of soldiers got these done at photographer's studios - complete with props like the pistol
I am not sure about the sword I don't think it was standard issue.His father may have given him that.His father was a Hessian soldier for 16 years and fought in the Napoleonic Battles
I am not sure about the sword I don't think it was standard issue.His father may have given him that.His father was a Hessian soldier for 16 years and fought in the Napoleonic Battles