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plymouthairrifle
10-13-2022, 10:12 AM
I just bought this old colorized photo. Any thoughts on the rank, unit, or service branch, anything??? Thanks12812

Muley Gil
10-13-2022, 07:35 PM
Well, the young man appears to be a Confederate second lieutenant and probably in the infantry, judging by the style of the sword.

plymouthairrifle
10-14-2022, 04:43 PM
Thanks, That is what another guy posted on the other CW forum. Now I know.

Muley Gil
10-14-2022, 09:43 PM
His cover (hat) appears to be a McDowell style forage cap, the same style that Stonewell Jackson favored. (I wear one too. :D)