![]() ![]() ![]() Collar braid is bright, tight, and free of any seam separations at the center outside or inside seam as normally seen. Both buttons are offset by additional short strips of yellow braid. Approximately 2” tall with 3/8” wide, cavalry-yellow piping or lacing decorating the edges, collar is adorned with two, cuff size, eagle ‘shield’ brass buttons set back on each side. Jacket features a standup collar with a black japanned hook and eye stitched in. Cloth body exhibits virtually no visible moth nips or holes so common in these wool garments. Garment is constructed of fine wool material dyed a deep indigo blue with the blue color still rich and vibrant. Of the type worn by countless Federal horse soldiers during the Civil War, this original specimen is in truly wonderful condition. Here is an original Union cavalry uniform jacket, also referred to as a shell jacket, in as fine condition as we’ve seen. ![]()
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