Major General John A. Logan CDV Civil War Union General Sackett's Medina OH

  
Civil War-era carte de visite (CDV) portrait. Logan was one of the most prominent Union generals of the Civil War and later became one of the nation's most influential veterans' leaders. He served in major campaigns including Vicksburg, the Atlanta Campaign, and operations under General Ulysses S. Following the war, Logan served in both the U. House of Representatives and the U. Perhaps best remembered today for his role in veterans' affairs, Logan issued General Order No. 11 in 1868 as Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, establishing Decoration Day, the observance that later evolved into Memorial Day. This period portrait presents Logan in uniform within an attractive red decorative mount typical of the era. The image displays good contrast and remains highly recognizable and displayable. A desirable addition to collections of Civil War photography, Union generals, Memorial Day history, military history, political history, and nineteenth-century Americana. Includes the exact CDV shown in the listing photos. The reverse bears the imprint of. Sackett's Photographic Gallery, Medina, Ohio. Vintage paper items are handled and packed with collector care. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description. CDV remains in good antique condition overall. Light corner and edge wear are present. The photograph itself remains clear and attractive with good contrast and detail. No significant fading is apparent from visual inspection. Overall, this is a solid and displayable Civil War-era example.