Lot 133B: Civil War CDVs

Estimate: $200 – $300

Three carte-de-visites of George Baird, Colonel of the 32nd Regiment Infantry U.S.C.T. (“Colored Troops”). Colonel Baird joined the Civil War as a soldier in the 1st Connecticut Light Artillery Battery in August 1862. He was a Medal of Honor recipient and was distinguished for his role in the Indian Wars. Two of the CDVs are printed on Cooley & Becket Savannah, GA stock and one is printed on J.E. McClees Philadelphia, PA stock. All feature Colonel Baird in full dress and are in excellent condition.