African American Soldier, Full-Length Portrait, Wearing Gar Medal, Standing Next To Table (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

African American Soldier, Full-Length Portrait (U.S. Civil War) Wearing the Gar Medal Description: This artwork features a full-length portrait of an African American soldier during the U.S. Civil War. The subject is dressed in military attire and is depicted standing next to a table. Notably, he is adorned with the Gar Medal, a decoration awarded for bravery in battle that was presented to black soldiers by the Massachusetts legislature but not officially recognized by the U.S. Army. This painting offers a valuable visual representation of African American soldiers' contributions during the Civil War and their recognition for gallantry despite systemic racial discrimination.