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CIVIL WAR UNION ENLISTED MAN'S CAVALRY SHELL JACK

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
CIVIL WAR UNION ENLISTED MAN'S CAVALRY SHELL JACK
CIVIL WAR UNION ENLISTED MAN'S CAVALRY SHELL JACKET. This is a fine example of a union cavalryman's shell jacket. Jacket is single-breasted, made of heavy dark wool, trimmed in yellow tape. Two buttons on each cuff, 12 buttons on front, 2 buttons are missing on collar. Sleeves lined with white cotton. Body of coat is lined in burlap. Les Jensen, in his letter of authenticity, concludes, "This is an orig Civil War cavalry enlisted man's jacket, probably made at the Cincinnati Depot." CONDITION: Overall very good. Minor mothing. Yellow trim is bright. Lining loose in one sleeve. 4-56254 JS255 (2,000-3,000)