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  • Unidentified Soldier in Union Frock Coat and Forage Cap With Bayoneted Musket (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Unidentified Soldier in Union Frock Coat and Forage Cap With Bayoneted Musket (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Unidentified Soldier in Union Frock Coat and Forage Cap With Bayoneted Musket (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
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Unidentified Soldier in Union Frock Coat and Forage Cap With Bayoneted Musket (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

Unidentified Soldier in Union Frock Coat and Forage Cap With Bayoneted Musket (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Unidentified Soldier in Union Frock Coat and Forage Cap With Bayoneted Musket - Color Morphing Mug Design

This design gives you a single Union soldier, standing alone and held in plain view, with his musket and bayonet ready beside him.

Visual Elements & Composition

The soldier fills the picture. His frock coat and forage cap are the first things the eye takes in, and they are rendered clearly enough to read as the standard kit of a Union infantryman. The musket is held upright with its bayonet fixed, a line that runs through the figure and gives the composition its vertical structure. There is no background clutter and no added scenery, so nothing competes with the man and his equipment.

Meaning & Symbolism

The frock coat, forage cap and bayoneted musket together define the American Civil War infantryman, a figure who was among the most common images of that conflict. Each item signals service: the coat for daily wear in camp and on campaign, the cap for practical field use, and the bayonet for the close-quarters fighting that defined many battles. The soldier is unidentified, so the image speaks for the thousands of ordinary men who carried this kit, rather than for one named individual. The solemn mood comes from that anonymity and from the seriousness of the pose.

Turning It in the Hand

A mug is a object you turn, lift and hold close, so the soldier stays in view as you move the cup around. The figure is drawn as a single, upright form, which suits a surface that wraps around the cup and keeps him whole from every angle. Pour something hot into it and the design comes up through the glaze, so the soldier steps into view as the drink warms. It is a quiet reveal for a quiet subject, and a good fit for anyone who likes their history served with their coffee.

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Color-changing ceramic mugs with a glossy finish, black exterior, and white interior. Available in one size: 11 oz (≈330 ml). Heat-reactive coating reveals your custom design when filled with hot liquid. BPA- and lead-free, with a comfortable C-handle.

This mug brings a playful twist to the daily coffee or tea ritual. At room temperature, it looks like a simple black mug with a glossy finish. But add a hot beverage, and your chosen design fades into view, showing vivid colors against the white interior.

The ceramic body is durable enough for repeated use, while the C-shaped handle balances comfort and grip. Printing uses sublimation techniques that fuse color into the heat-reactive surface for crisp results when the design appears.

  • Material: ceramic with glossy black exterior and white interior.
  • Size: one standard size, 11 oz (≈330 ml).
  • Finish: glossy glaze with heat-sensitive surface.
  • Printing: sublimation process produces crisp, vibrant colors.
  • Safety: BPA-free and lead-free, suitable for everyday drinks.
  • Effect: design is faintly visible when cold, fully revealed when hot.

Perfect as a novelty gift or a fun personal mug, the heat-reactive design makes coffee breaks more engaging. It works well for morning coffee, afternoon tea, or hot chocolate.

  1. Daily routine: fill with any hot beverage to reveal your chosen artwork.
  2. Gifting: the “magic” reveal makes it a memorable present for birthdays, holidays, or office exchanges.
  3. Office use: sparks conversation while still being practical for everyday drinks.

Note: for best results, avoid designs that rely heavily on deep black backgrounds, as they may blend with the mug’s surface when cold.

Unlike standard mugs, color-changing mugs require gentler care to preserve the heat-reactive coating. Hand-wash only — avoid the dishwasher and abrasive scrubbers, which can damage the finish and reduce the effect.

The mug is safe for short microwave use when heating liquids, but repeated high-heat cycles may shorten the lifespan of the coating. Always allow the mug to cool before washing.

Available in one classic size: 11 oz (approximately 330 ml). It’s large enough for most standard coffee makers and fits comfortably in most cabinets.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz
Height (in) 3.78
Diameter (in) 3.23
Diameter w/ handle (in) 4.76

Note: measurements are approximate; slight variations may occur due to manufacturing tolerances.