The fine sixth plate ambrotype on ruby glass (2.75" x 3.25") shows young, bearded private posed in full view with his blockade run English gear including Enfield rifled-musket with bayonet, snake buckle belt & Enfield cartridge box. These English imports were the best arms the Confederacy could obtain and are rarely shown in photography with such a complete set. This young soldier is also wearing what appears to be an imported P. Tait shell jacket and trousers, his kepi resting at his feet. Soldier also proudly brandishes his large D-Guard Bowie Knife no doubt made by local craftsmen possibly in Georgia near Savannah as this image was found recently in Georgia and much of the British blockade run goods came through the Port of Savannah. It would be interesting to know the history of this young soldier so proudly going to war which no doubt he thought would be short and like so many others thought this Bowie knife would be a great weapon in his dreams of hand to hand combat with the Northern invaders. This is a fine, fresh image with wonderful content in very fine condition. SIZE: CONDITION: Image is fine with several small imperfections in emulsion. Image appears sealed in its protector and has not been removed. Mat & protector are stained with areas of corrosion. Image is housed in the broken back of a Masonic gutta percha case. 49211-1 JS (4,000-6,000)