Civil War Tintype of 9th Regiment Cavalryman

Uncased tintype photograph of seated knees up portrait of Civil War cavalry enlisted man wearing nine-button tunic with fold down collar and a dark slouch hat presenting metal crossed saber insignia with "9" above sabers. Subject is seated at table in front of painted backdrop that displays a prominent United States flag. Tintype measures 4" x 2.3" and exhibits some light rust to emulsion areas in periphery.