Who Had the Best Civil War Facial Hair?

[micah719]

Who Had the Best Civil War Facial Hair?

Among the many officers who fought in the U.S. Civil War, who wore their beard, mustache, mutton chops or sideburns the best? Click each photo to learn more about the contestants.


Who Had the Best Civil War Facial Hair? | History & Archaeology | Smithsonian Magazine


Fwiw, I picked Stuart. As a commander, I'd have preferred Berdan. It's always in the eyes....

[MikeD]

Interesting topic. To be truthful, I kind of like the "unidentified soldier". A rebel none the less. A steadfastness in his eyes and can't be denied. A "simple" type of person yet a "purpose" in being. Not to take away from the others but this one, the "unidentified", seemed to have a "sureness" to him that stood out; at least to me that is...

[Eyes To Heaven]

I know this is an old thread but Gen. Burnsides was without a doubt the "cat's meow" of mid 19th century style!

[Noah Cotterill]

Interesting topic. To be truthful, I kind of like the "unidentified soldier". A rebel none the less. A steadfastness in his eyes and can't be denied. A "simple" type of person yet a "purpose" in being. Not to take away from the others but this one, the "unidentified", seemed to have a "sureness" to him that stood out; at least to me that is...

The unidentified soldier looks evil to me in his eyes!


I think W.B. Hazen has the best