This is not part of the official discharge papers issued by the military upon discharge. This Lithograph came after 1895 and was intended to give tribute and honor to a family member who served in the War For The Union.
I'm not sure when we started calling it The Civil War.
The colors are vibrant.
The calligraphy is fine, lightly faded and remains easy to read.
See photos for stains, tears, oxidation and missing paper.
Most of the damage is confined to the edges with little damage to the printed area.
It has not been examined out of the frame, but it needs to be conserved.
Compare it to similar items online. It's artistry and graphics are better than most....This is a very appealing piece of history.
The frame measures 19" by 25". Its an inexpensive, lightweight frame with the cover being plastic instead of glass. The black part is also plastic and not wood or metal. Its condition is structurally sound, cosmetically compromised since plastic scratches so easily. There are many light scratches. The image is mounted on cardboard which is not an archival medium and should be replaced. I would not consider any part of this frame suitable for long term display.