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Unidentified Soldier In Union Sack Coat And Forage Hat With Cartridge Pouch, Bayonet Scabbard, And Musket (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Unidentified Soldier In Union Sack Coat And Forage Hat With Cartridge Pouch, Bayonet Scabbard, And Musket (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

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Unidentified Soldier In Union Sack Coat And Forage Hat With Cartridge Pouch, Bayonet Scabbard, And Musket (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

This hand-tinted tintype shows a standing Union infantryman, upright and full-length, holding his musket as if awaiting the order to march.

Visual Elements & Composition

The soldier stands centred within an oval vignette, a format that draws the eye straight to his figure and holds the rest of the scene at bay. Sage grey-green and muted grey make up most of the tones, with the dark navy of the sack coat anchoring the figure. Antique copper gold appears in the oval gilt brass mat with its floral embossing and in the belt plate, catching the light like the only warm notes in a cold field. A touch of dusty rose sits quietly in the background. The musket rises vertically beside him, and the bayonet scabbard hangs at his hip, so the composition reads top to bottom as one clean, steady line.

Meaning & Symbolism

Every piece of kit tells you what this man was there to do. The loose sack coat and the soft forage hat were standard-issue field wear for enlisted men, prized for practicality over the tailored look of officers. The cartridge pouch on the belt carries the ammunition his musket needed, and the scabbard signals readiness for close combat, with a bayonet that could be fixed to the barrel. The image comes from the American Civil War, which ran from 1861 to 1865. The soldier is unnamed, and that anonymity makes him representative of the countless northern enlisted men who answered the call to arms.

Made for the Morning Ritual

A mug is turned in the hand, so the scene wraps around the body and reveals itself one slow rotation at a time. The soldier stands tall along the curve, with the oval vignette giving the figure room to hold his position as the cup rotates. For anyone who reads history over a first cup, or who has a Civil War enthusiast on their list, this is a quiet, pointed way to keep the past at arm's reach every morning.

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Glossy black ceramic mugs in two practical sizes — 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml). Comfortable C-handle, microwave- and dishwasher-safe, and manufactured to be lead- and BPA-free. Note: printed blacks may read slightly different from the mug’s base color.

These mugs are made from solid ceramic with a glossy glaze that gives a deep, even surface for printing. Sublimation printing embeds ink into the glaze so artwork sits smoothly on the mug rather than simply sitting on top — that means better resistance to fading and scratching during normal use.

They’re available in the classic 11-ounce size for everyday black coffee and tea, and a larger 15-ounce cup if you like extra room for milk, foam or a long pour. The C-shaped handle is wide enough for a secure grip and balances the mug well when full.

  • Material: 100% ceramic with a high-gloss finish for punchy, saturated results.
  • Sizes: 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml) — choose your routine size.
  • Printing: sublimation process fuses color into the glaze for durable imagery.
  • Safety: lead- and BPA-free; meets common food-contact safety standards.
  • Design note: very dark artwork and the mug’s black base can produce subtle shade differences — add a thin lighter outline to ensure contrast if needed.

These mugs are at home in the kitchen, on the office desk, or tucked into a morning routine. They work for espresso shots, pour-overs, oat-milk lattes — you name it. The larger size is handy when you want a second cup’s worth without a refill.

  1. Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
  2. Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
  3. Gifting: packs well (wrap with a soft layer) and pairs nicely with coffee beans, tea tins, or a small box of biscuits.

Practical tip: for very dark designs, try a thin light border or a small margin so the artwork reads cleanly against the black ceramic.

These mugs are both microwave- and dishwasher-safe, but gentle habits extend the life of the print. We recommend dishwasher use on the top rack and milder cycles when possible.

Hand-washing is the friendliest option: warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge. Avoid steel wool, harsh scouring pads, or blasting with extremely hot industrial cycles. And a quick reminder — don’t microwave an empty mug.

Two sizes: 11 oz (approx. 330 ml) and 15 oz (approx. 440 ml). The smaller cup is the familiar, everyday size; the larger one is for fuller pours and extra-creamy drinks.

Each mug’s mouth and height are proportioned so they’re easy to drink from and easy to clean. If you’re pairing with saucers or nesting in cabinets, expect the 15 oz to be slightly wider and taller than the 11 oz.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz 15 oz
Height (in) 3.86 4.72
Diameter (in) 3.35 3.35
Diameter with handle (in) 4.72 5.12

Note: dimensions are nominal — small production tolerances may apply. If you need precise fitment (e.g., for nested storage or custom packaging), please allow a small margin.