Rare carte de visite showing a full company of Union soldiers posed in two rows of formation on a grassy field, with two officers and a flag bearer standing prominently in the front. Each man is in uniform with a forage cap and frock coat, holding his rifle vertically in the “order arms” position. Two officers, armed with swords, bookend the front row while the flag bearer holds the regimental colors.

The photo was likely taken in a Northern training camp or parade ground, judging by the trees and buildings in the background. Period ink inscription on the verso reads “Worcester, Co. A, [illegible]” indicating the unit may have originated in Worcester, Massachusetts. A compelling and well-composed CDV offering a rare glimpse of Civil War-era drill and military organization.