Antique CDV Photo French Soldier Prussian War Marc Poncet 131st Infantry Orléans For Sale

• Type:Photograph
• Format:Carte de Visite (CDV)
• Size:2.5\" x 4\" (approx. 6.4 x 10.2 cm)
• Subject:Military / Soldier
• Region of Origin:France (Orléans)
• Era / Date of Creation:Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century (circa 1890–1905)

Main Description Text:Up for sale is an authentic antique Carte de Visite (CDV) photograph depicting a French infantry soldier identified by a handwritten inscription on the reverse.Key Features & Historical Details:

• Subject:A young soldier identified in ink on the back asMarc Poncet, aged21 years old(\"21 ans\").
• Unit Insignia:His high collar features the number131, representing the131e Régiment d\'Infanterie(131st Infantry Regiment), which was historically garrisoned in Orléans.
• Specialization:A distinctlyre patchon his sleeve identifies him as a member of the regiment\'s musical band. He is shown wearing a formal dress uniform with fringed epaulettes and holding white gloves.
• Photographer Studio:The reverse features an elegant backstamp forE. Boulin, Photographie d\'Art, located at 68, Boulevard Alexandre Martin inOrléans, France. The mount blank was manufactured by B.P. Grimaud, Paris.

Condition:
Good vintage condition for its age. The image has a beautiful sepia tone with crisp details. Minimal corner and edge wear to the cardboard mount as shown in the high-resolution scans. Please review all images carefully to assess condition before offerding.Perfect addition to any collection focusing on French military history, antique photography, musical history, or regional French genealogy.