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  • Unidentified Soldier in Union Infantry Uniform and State of New York Beltplate With Musket (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Unidentified Soldier in Union Infantry Uniform and State of New York Beltplate With Musket (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Unidentified Soldier in Union Infantry Uniform and State of New York Beltplate With Musket (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
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Unidentified Soldier in Union Infantry Uniform and State of New York Beltplate With Musket (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

Unidentified Soldier in Union Infantry Uniform and State of New York Beltplate With Musket (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Unidentified Soldier in Union Infantry Uniform and State of New York Beltplate - Color Morphing Mug Design

This design gives you a Union infantryman of the American Civil War, shown in full standard-issue uniform with a period musket at his side.

Visual Elements & Composition

The soldier is the whole story. His uniform fills the frame, and the eye is drawn first to the belt plate bearing the insignia of the State of New York, the detail that identifies his regiment's home state. Beside it sits the musket, held as a foot soldier would carry it, with the rest of his infantry kit arranged around him. Nothing competes for attention: the layout is plain and direct, with no background clutter and no added text.

Meaning & Symbolism

The belt plate is the key to the piece. New York raised more troops than any other Northern state during the war, and its state insignia on a soldier's belt marked him as one of those men in blue. The musket and standard issue dress stand for the ordinary life of the infantry, the marching, drilling and waiting that made up most of a soldier's war. The soldier himself remains unnamed, which makes him representative of the many thousands who served in the same uniform and whose individual stories were never recorded.

On the Color Morphing Mug

A mug is turned in the hand and studied up close, so the details here, the buckle, the cartridge box and the angle of the musket, reward a slow look. The design is hidden when the mug is cold and rises into view once a hot drink is poured in, so each morning's first coffee brings the soldier out of the surface. It makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who collects Civil War history or keeps a shelf of American military books.

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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.