I tried to get a cloe enough photo of the highly decorated Gentleman. Holding a horn (no handle) with tassles. So are his 2 sons. I looked at the large badge on his hat with a loupe and it looks to be - branches with 2 crossed rifles or? With a bugle coming down in the center.
I can not tell for certain but that is definitely the shape. Large Belt Buckle is also very fancy but I can not make out what it is. Top of the photo on the right corner is showing slight darkening - (Please see last photo). Mirrored effect to the piece makes it hard to get a great photo.
Case locks and is in good solid condition with minimal wear to the edges. Back of photo has the names and dates of birth and death. JONATHAN RICE 1820 - 1854.HERBERT MAYNARD RICE 1845- 1885. ALL NEW EBAYERS, ASK ME QUESTIONS. THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK TO ALL! We are here to help. The item "Antique 6 Daguerreotype Civil War Era Fireman Officer Soldier with 2 Sons in Case" is in sale since Monday, May 23, 2016.
This item is in the category "Collectibles\Photographic Images\Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)\Daguerreotypes". The seller is "junkola" and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.