Image shows a rather young clean-shaven soldier posed by a high backed chair on which he rest his left hand. Off to his right is a cloth covered table on which his forage cap with prominent crossed cavalry insignia rests.

The subject wears a dark high-collard shell jacket with a row of piping on each side of the buttons. This style jacket was only worn by the 15^th Pennsylvania Cavalry. The subject also wears dark trousers and a waist belt with rectangular plate. Though the subject is facing forward his head is turned slightly to his right.

Image has a nice sepia tone to it. Contrast and clarity is very good. Light surface dirt is present around the edges.

Reverse has photographers imprint for GEO. A. LENZI… NORRISTOWN, PA.

The 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry was organized in October of 1862 and was assigned to the Army of the Cumberland. The regiment saw action at Stones River, Mossy Creek and several smaller skirmishes.

During its service the regiment lost 128 officers and men killed, died wounds and disease plus others wounded. [ad]

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