Period ink inscription on verso "Color Bearer Scott 7th Regiment"  Note pistol in belt along with sword.  
Simon W. ScottResidence was not listed; 29 years old.Enlisted on 5/25/1862 at New York City, NY as a Sergt.On 5/25/1862, he mustered into Field & Staff New York 7th Inf Nat'l Guard.He was Mustered Out on 9/5/1862 at New York, NYOn 9/10/1862, he was commissioned into New York 174th Infantry.He was discharged for promotion on 2/9/1864Promotions:1st Lieut 9/10/1862 (As of 174th NY Infantry)Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:New York: Report of the Adjutant-General 1893-1906