Original - Buffalo Soldiers of the 25th Infantry, some wearing buffalo robes, Fort Keogh, Montana, 1890.
 
Version 2. Better contrast, smaller size
Reason
A rare photograph of encyclopedic and historical value with surprising informality. In an era when most group military portraits of enlisted men feature neat ranks and perfect uniforms, these men show personality. One peers shyly from behind a tree, another holds up a frying pan, a third rests a shovel on his shoulder. A whiskey flask makes its rounds while three other men brandish weapons--a real Old West flourish. Another fellow stretches on the ground and rests his eyelids. Restored version of Image:Buffalo soldiers.jpg.
Articles this image appears in
25th Infantry Regiment (United States)
Creator
Chr. Barthelmess

Promoted Image:Buffalo soldiers1.jpg MER-C 04:30, 4 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]