Colorful Blue Woolen Blanket and Rare Carrying Rig Used by a Wounded Pennsylvania Officer. Constructed in the same manner as... (Total: 2 Items)

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Colorful Blue Woolen Blanket and Rare Carrying Rig Used by a Wounded Pennsylvania Officer. Constructed in the same manner as the regulation Federal issue blanket, this example is made of blue wool with a wide black stripe at either end. Measuring 56" x 70," the condition is sound with only one small tear on one side and a few very small holes. In one corner is embroidered in red yarn the intertwined initials "PHJ" in letters about 3" tall representing its owner: Capt. Peter H. Jacobus, Co. F, 90th Pa. Vol. Infantry. With the blanket is its original leather carrying harness as pictured in the 1864 Schuyler, Hartley and Graham catalogue. The privately purchased outfit consists of a set of adjustable belts with large brass buckles that go around the rolled blanket and connect to a set of shoulder straps for carrying. The leather is the same quality found in officer waist belt sets. The rig shows some crazing to the finish but is overall sound. Jacobus joined the unit as a Captain in February, 1862. He was wounded through the right leg at Second Manassas on August 30, 1862, from which he never recovered, and was discharged in April, 1863. A rare set.