Title Unidentified Soldier in Union Assistant Surgeon Uniform with Ames Medical Sword (U.S. Civil War)This artifact comprises a photograph depicting an unidentified soldier during the U.S. Civil War, specifically dressed as a Union Assistant Surgeon. The soldier is holding an Ames medical sword, which was a common type of surgical instrument used in the medical field during that era. The significance of this item lies in its historical context and the insights it offers into the uniforms and equipment of Union assistant surgeons during the American Civil War. Despite the unidentified status of the subject, this photograph remains an important artifact for historical research and study.