Confederate general (1817-1876) who was relieved of field duty after his unsuccessful siege of Chattanooga. His mixed legacy as a skilled organizer but a poor commander remains one of the great topics of debate among Civil War historians. Rare 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Bragg posing in his Confederate Army uniform, signed neatly on the reverse in ink, "Braxton Bragg, Genl. C. S. A.” Published by S. Anderson of New Orleans. In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.