Rebel?

[Manassas 1861]

I found this photo a few days ago. I think it's of a soldier of the early war Confederate militia. He wears the M1858 Hardee hat, with the old 1833 infantry bugle insignia.

 

[Virginia Dave]

I found this photo a few days ago. I think it's of a soldier of the early war Confederate militia. He wears the M1858 Hardee hat, with the old 1833 infantry bugle insignia.View attachment 502377

Another great one. Where are you finding these?

 

[Manassas 1861]

I just go on Google and search "confederate soldier photographs". I'll search for around 10 minutes, and whatever catches my eye I share with you guys.

 

[Virginia Dave]

I just go on Google and search "confederate soldier photographs". I'll search for around 10 minutes, and whatever catches my eye I share with you guys.

Thank you for sharing.

 

[captaindrew]

Could go either way, militias on both sides had all sorts of interesting uniforms blue and grey. I'd lean Confederate though. If someone could zoom in enough and get a good look at his belt plate or breast plate that would tell us for sure and probably what state he was from.

 

[Manassas 1861]

I think I'm gonna start making this a daily thing, posting an interesting photo everyday.

 

[Virginia Dave]

I think I'm gonna start making this a daily thing, posting an interesting photo everyday.

I will be looking forward to it. However, due to my schedule I may not be on everyday.

 

[Manassas 1861]

I will be looking forward to it. However, due to my schedule I may not be on everyday.

I'll be posting a really cool one tomorrow. Hint: a new recruit

 

[Borderruffian]

Could go either way as has been said milita on both sides early in the war were uniformed in variety of uniforms and a variety of colors, there was a unit from Iowa called the Iowa Grays for instance due their uniforms being.....well gray.State militias did though often have state specific belt plates as has been said, so that would probably be your best bet.

 

[RedRover]

It's Henry S. Harris of the Flat River Guards, later serving as Company B, 6th Regiment NCST.

H.S. Harris, Flat River Guard...

Some of his comrades...

From Gene Bradley's history of Durham County:

 

[Manassas 1861]

It's Henry S. Harris of the Flat River Guards, later serving as Company B, 6th Regiment NCST.

H.S. Harris, Flat River Guard...

Some of his comrades...

View attachment 502387
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From Gene Bradley's history of Durham County:

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Thank you as always RedRover.

 

[Sowbelly and Hardtack]

@Manassas 1861 do you know whose collection this image is in? If yes please post the link because there might be additional information which forum members might find relevant. Thank you.

 

[Manassas 1861]

@Manassas 1861 do you know whose collection this image is in? If yes please post the link because there might be additional information which forum members might find relevant. Thank you.

Unfortunately I couldn't find the website where I found the photo. Sorry

 

[Pollaco]

Unfortunately I couldn't find the website where I found the photo. Sorry

Dont you just love it when you stumble across a real "neat" site but can't find your way back to it? I thought it was just me.

 

[dlofting]

Unfortunately I couldn't find the website where I found the photo. Sorry

Did you go back through your browsing history, or was that too large to work with.

 

[Manassas 1861]

Did you go back through your browsing history, or was that too large to work with.

That wouldn't have worked, because I didn't go onto the website, I just looked at the picture

 

[UCVRelics]

That wouldn't have worked, because I didn't go onto the website, I just looked at the picture

Great Image and keep it going but please be sure to check the website as there maybe copyright issues. We have had them in the past.

 

[Dan Kohli]

Sharing a picture from the Library of Congress on a daily or weekly basis would be a good idea.