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

Unidentified Soldier in Union Greatcoat and Company C Forage Cap With Musket (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Unidentified Soldier in Union Greatcoat and Company C Forage Cap With Musket - Color Morphing Mug Design

A standing infantryman of the American Civil War holds his musket upright, dressed in a Union greatcoat and a forage cap marked for Company C.

Visual Elements & Composition

The soldier fills the frame on his own. Nothing competes with him: there is no landscape, no fellow troops, and no backdrop to pull the eye away. The greatcoat falls in heavy, dark folds, and the musket rises beside the figure as the strongest vertical line in the picture. The forage cap's Company C insignia is the detail the composition is built to show, so the eye travels from the cap down through the coat to the weapon. The mood is quiet and solemn, with the figure held in a formal, steady stance.

Meaning & Symbolism

The greatcoat and forage cap were standard issue for Union infantry in the 1860s, and the company designation places this man within a specific unit rather than a generic army. The musket marks him as a foot soldier, the figure at the centre of the war's largest campaigns. Because he remains unidentified, the portrait speaks for the many ordinary men who served in the ranks and whose names were never recorded in the image. It is a piece of military history that asks the viewer to look at the uniform and the man wearing it.

Made for the Mug in Hand

A mug is turned slowly in the hands, so the soldier moves into view as the cup is rotated, one side and then the next. The figure stays upright and self-contained, which suits the curve of the vessel. The design comes alive when a hot drink is poured in, when the uniform and musket surface from the cold surface. Each morning the soldier appears as the coffee warms, a small ritual that fits a portrait built around quiet endurance.

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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.