'Unidentified Soldier in Union Uniform with Musket (U.S. Civil War)'The depicted artifact is an unidentified soldier figure, dressed in a Union uniform of the United States Army during the American Civil War (1861-1865). The soldier stands with a musket (a smoothbore, muzzleloading infantry firearm) and wears a U.S. belt buckle. This type of artifact serves as a historical representation of the soldiers who participated in the U.S. Civil War. Due to the absence of definitive identification marks or records, the specific individual portrayed remains unknown. The piece offers valuable insights into the military attire, equipment, and culture of the Union Army during this significant period in American history.