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

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A Union New York Artillery 2nd Lieutenant's Unif

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
A Union New York Artillery 2nd Lieutenant's Unif
<B>A Union New York Artillery 2nd Lieutenant's Uniform</B></I> This single-breasted Union Artillery 2nd Lieutenant's frock coat with New York eagle "Excelsior" buttons, made by Hortsmann Brothers and Allen of New York, is made of very fine dark blue broadcloth, well-constructed with a six-panel pattern. Nine buttons down the front are accentuated by three smaller buttons on each cuff of the 20½" sleeves. Each of the buttons bears the New York state militia seal surmounted by an eagle encircled by 13 stars.<BR><BR>The collar of this frock coat is of the low variety with a small matching button on either side. On each shoulder of the coat are the red, gold-braided Smith's patent shoulder straps indicative of an artillery 2nd Lieutenant. The back of the coat incorporates the conventional design with a center vent and four large matching buttons. The lining is of fine cloth in a green-hued windowpane pattern and two vest pockets. Sleeve linings are made of a more coarse white cloth with green stripes that match the green of the coat lining. The coat is in overall excellent condition with some of the gold braiding pulled loose from the right shoulder strap.<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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