LOT #72049 |
Sold on Jun 29, 2008 for: Not Sold
1861 Regulation Civil War Union Brigadier General's Frock Coat....
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Description
1861 Regulation Civil War Union Brigadier General's Frock Coat. Buttons spaced in groups of two, per regulation, blue velvet cuffs, and high blue velvet stand up collar. Black silk lining, draped in the skirts, which are raw edged, and quilted in the breast in a 1" diamond pattern. The high quality silk sleeve lining exhibits a blue ticking pattern, although seldom encountered on period coats this is a detail noted on a number of Federal officers' coats produced by high end New York City tailors such as Brooks Brothers. The buttons are matching eagle staffs, all with Extra Quality backmarks and all original to the coat. Retains the original heavy gold bullion fringed brigadier general's epaulettes with the rank of a single silver bullion star. A single bullion star is also affixed at each shoulder, directly on the coat under the epaulettes, a practice adopted by Union officers in the latter stages of the war to lower the risk of being identified as a high value target to Confederate sharpshooters. Overall superb condition, just some honest wear on the velvet surface of the collar. A beautiful coat for both quality and condition conforming precisely to Civil War regulations and completely untouched.Auction Info
2008 June Signature Civil War Auction #6002 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2008
29th-30th
Sunday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
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