Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 George M. Love as brigadier general, seated 1/2 length portrait wearing medal and neckerchief

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GLC#
GLC05111.02.0544-View header record
Type
Images
Date
circa 1861-1865
Author/Creator
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
Title
George M. Love as brigadier general, seated 1/2 length portrait wearing medal and neckerchief
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
1 carte de visite Height: 10 cm, Width: 6 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Medal on chest is the Congressional Medal of Honor. Graphite inscription on verso "1726" "Geo. M Love Col 116th NY & Bv't Brig Gen." Ink inscription on verso "George M. Love, 1st Sg't. Co. D. & Sg't Maj. 21 N.Y. Vol. Inf. May 13, 61; 1st Lieut. 44th N.Y. Vol. Inf. Aug. 23, 1861; Capt. Jan. 2, 1862; Maj. 116th N.Y. Vol. Inf. Sept. 5, 1862; Col. July 16, 1863; Bv't Brig. Gen. U.S. Vols. Mch. 7, 1865; 2nd Lieut 11 U.S. Inf., Mch 7, 1867; 1st Lieut 16 Inf., Mch 1, 1875; Retired for disability in line of duty Mch. 15, 1883." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

Civil War
Military History
Union Forces
Union General
Medal of Honor
Medal

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