Antique CDV J W & C Elmes Soldier Uniform Cap Cane Chelsea London UK

Antique CDV J W & C Elmes Soldier Uniform Cap Cane Chelsea London UK

This rare antique CDV captures a distinguished soldier standing in full uniform, complete with his regulation cap and a formal cane. The portrait was professionally composed at the J W & C Elmes studio in Chelsea, London, reflecting the refined aesthetic of Victorian-era military photography.

The crisp details of the soldier's attire offer a fascinating glimpse into the sartorial standards of a London serviceman. Collectors of 19th-century military history will value this Elmes studio portrait for its provenance and clear documentation of a Chelsea soldier.