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The Civil War Regulation Brigadier General's Frock Coat Attributed to Major General George Lafayette Beal.. ... (Total: 2 )
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The Civil War Regulation Brigadier General's Frock Coat Attributed to Major General George Lafayette Beal.The coat conforms to the Civil War regulations for a brigadier general. Double breasted with eight buttons spaced in groups of two. Velvet collar with 3/4" Major General's bullion stars, velvet cuffs and classic "balloon" sleeves. The high square-ended collar is typical of the Civil War period. Patterned black silk body lining with lightly padded breast. The breast and tail pockets are lined with brown polished cotton. White silk sleeve lining. Attached at the base of the collar is a silver embroidered label for "B. F. Haley/ Military Tailor/ Newmarket, N. H." Haley is listed in city directories as a tailor in Newmarket as early as 1857. All buttons, both coat and cuff, are Maine state seals with period Scovill back marks.
The brigadier general's gold bullion epaulettes are lined on the under sides with red Morocco leather and velvet. The brass attachment rails are marked right and left. Eagle "I" buttons, gilded brass crescents, heavy 7/16-inch bullion fringe and 1 3/8-inch silver bullion stars attached with straight pins. A rare example of a Civil War brigadier general's regulation frock coat with nice ID.
When we originally sold this frock in 2009 it came with a letter of provenance from noted Civil War authority Les Jensen. No letter was included from current consignor. Beal was commissioned into the 1st Maine Infantry April 20, 1861, and, upon expiration of his term of service was commissioned colonel of the 10th Maine, serving with that regiment until May 7, 1863, during which time he led the regiment at Cedar Mts. and Antietam, where he was severely wounded. He assumed command of the 29th Maine on December 17, 1863, and, because of his distinguished service at Sabine Cross Roads April 8, 1864, was commissioned brigadier general of Volunteers, November 30, 1864, doubtless when he acquired this coat. He was promoted to Maj. Gen. March 13, 1865, and mustered out of service January 15, 1866.
Condition: The coat clearly shows use with obvious wear evident in the sleeve linings. The coat exhibits extensive moth tracking on the knap but only some small scattered holes. Overall very good untouched condition. Epaulettes and their storage box are in very good condition.
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2024 June 10 Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Signature® Auction #6291 (go to Auction Home page)
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