Nice clear image of a young soldier posed by a balustrade holding his saber at “SHOULDER ARMS” position.

The subject wears the dark double piped shell jacket peculiar to the 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry with matching dark trouser and knee-high boots. At his waist is his sword belt with a rectangular eagle plate and an empty scabbard. On his hands he wears leather gauntlets.

Image is clean with good contrast. Mount has clipped corners.

Reverse has back mark that reads, “M. P. SIMONS… PHILADA.” There is also a modern pencil notation identifying the regiment.

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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