I have seen similar emulsion spotting on identified South Carolina soldiers many times in the past. The buttons are just barely out of focus, so I can't be sure
this corporal is from SC, but I have strong suspicions. This 1/6 plate ruby ambrotype comes in a half case and has a mat marked "Chase". The mat is of the kind often
seen associated with daguerreotypes, so this could have been added to the image more recently, but I can't be sure. Regardless, the image is crisp and bright and shows a
corporal wearing inverted chevrons on his frock coat. The coat has white trim around the collar and has buttons on each side of
the collar as well. No identification with this image. #1293=$900.00