Seeking Opinions on Insignia, Dress, and Time Frame

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Bethel Park, PA
Hello, all! Just joined and can't wait to spend some time reading here!

Since I'm logged in, I'd like to ask for some opinions about a photo my MIL found. There's an undeniable family resemblance to other people in photos we have, but we're not sure who this is a portrait of.

I've been searching online for insignias that look similar to this man's hat to be able to place him, but I'm not sure what I'm looking at since, I guess, my scan wasn't the best it could be.

Is there anything telltale about this photo which we might be able to use to identify him or the time it was taken? Is that a US perhaps above the wreath? The one person I know was a Civil War Veteran was in a Private in the 6th WV Cavalry, Company D, born in 1838, if that helps.

Thanks for any insight!

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Thanks, everyone! There was a GAR post right in the town where his family/my in-laws lived/currently live, so that makes so much sense! I'll try checking into that when I'm back there. Thanks!
 
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