The product is a CDV (carte de visite) featuring an original photograph of General Nathaniel Lyon, a prominent figure during the Civil War. Produced by E. Anthony in Broadway, NY, this piece captures a historical moment in American military history. As a collector's item in the militaria theme, this CDV offers a unique glimpse into the era of the Civil War and serves as a tangible piece of historical significance from that time period. Trimmed Cdv. Nathaniel Lyon (July 14, 1818 – August 10, 1861) was a United States Army officer who was the first Union general to be killed in the American Civil War. He is noted for his actions in Missouri in 1861, at the beginning of the conflict, to forestall secret secessionist plans of the governor Claiborne Jackson.