LOT Old Heritage Auctions  /  2007 June Civil War Grand Format Auction #663  / 

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A Union General's Frock Coat With Dress Epaulets

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:3,750.00 USD Estimated At:15,000.00 - 18,000.00 USD
A Union General's Frock Coat With Dress Epaulets
<B>A Union General's Frock Coat With Dress Epaulets and Hand-Sewn Stars Underneath</B></I> This striking Union general's double-breasted frock coat conforms to the 1861 uniform regulations for a general's uniform in every way. This coat shows field wear on the coat overall as well as at the collar. Made of a dark blue wool with dark trim, it has two rows of 8 staff officer's buttons down the front with three smaller buttons on each cuff. There are four buttons at the center vent at the back. The coat measures 36” down the front from the neck to the bottom of the unseamed, rough-cut bottom and 40” at the back. The sleeves measure 24” at the outside.<BR><BR>The frock coat comes with brigadier general's dress epaulets with the gold bullion coils, fine gold silk thread small federal eagle button, and a single gold bullion star. A single star is sewn onto the coat under the epaulets, a common practice on the battlefield to minimize visibility by enemy sharpshooters. The coat has the typical dark green lining and unusual blue-striped lining.<BR><BR>This is a fine and elaborate example of a Civil War brigadier general's officer uniform, perfect as a display piece and in very good condition.<BR><BR> <B>Provenance:</B></I> <I>The Tharpe Collection of American Military History</B></I><BR> <BR><B>Exhibited:</B></I> <I>The Liberty Heritage Society Museum</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Clothing, Costumes & Jerseys (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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