Here we have a Zouave of the 9th New York Infantry Hawkins' Zouaves. Shown here is their second-generation uniform that they were issued in 1862, which consisted of a blue jacket trimmed in red and magenta as well as a red sash and full blue trousers trimmed in red of the chasseur style rather than the more traditional and baggier Zouave style. This uniform was contracted through Brooks Brothers by the federal government and became the standard design uniform for regiments in federal service who chose to wear the Zouave style of dress. The vest was also trimmed in red as shown here. This is the uniform that the regiment wore during the battle of Antietam Creek, Maryland on September 17, 1862 where they suffered heavy casualties. This soldier carries the updated 1861 Springfield rifled musket which was a state of the art infantry weapon for this period. The original painting is Acrylic-Gouache on Bristol. Note: This NFT includes unlock-able content that contains a PDF file that includes the full length high res art that is individually signed by Mark Maritato, as well as a COA with historical description. This NFT is one of one edition and no further copies of this Artwork will be minted as an NFT. This artwork is being offered as a physical fine art print by the Artist.