Antique CDV A Ventajou French Soldier 122 Regiment Uniform Montpellier

Antique CDV A Ventajou French Soldier 122 Regiment Uniform Montpellier

This antique CDV captures a portrait of a French soldier serving in the 122 Regiment. The subject stands with military poise, his detailed uniform reflecting the standard-issue attire of the era. The imprint on the mount identifies the photographer Ventajou, based in Montpellier, providing a specific geographical anchor to this historical portrait.

Collectors of military history will value this piece for its clear documentation of 19th-century French infantry. It offers a direct look at the 122 Regiment’s presence in Montpellier. This CDV is a quintessential example of provincial military photography featuring the soldier Ventajou documented.