Civil War Union M1855-style U.S. Cavalry Enlisted Shell Jacket SZ 46" chest, NEW

Description

This Historical Reenacting item is from a smoke-free home and smoke-free environment.  Very well taken care of and from a personal collection of historical re-enacting uniforms and costumes.
An outstanding reproduction of the
M1855 Civil War U.S. issue Cavalry Enlisted Man’s Shell Jacket –
Typical U.S. Federal Issue enlisted, cavalry shell jacket, constructed of dark blue wool - jacket is trimmed in yellow (indicative of cavalry use) piping.
NEW and never worn, clean and sharp.  No doubt, probably the best reproduction of this style shell jacket you'll find on eBay!
12 Cavalry ‘C’ in shield Union eagle buttons of cuff size down the front of the jacket, including on each of the functional cuffs, as well as eagle ‘C’ buttons are sewn to right and left side of high collar; collar is piped in common style of two rows, per button, of yellow trim.
Two rolled wool and trimmed belt bolsters on the back of jacket.
Interior is lined in a cotton denim fabric with great chest pocket sewn into the lining, and complete white muslin sleeve linings.
Military shell jackets were short jackets that extended down to hip level and were commonly issued in the mid and late 19th century. This type of jacket was first made regulation for the US army in 1833, replacing the tail coat. Cavalry uniforms were navy blue with orange (later yellow) piping, and artillery uniforms were identical but with red piping; they had brass rather than silver buttons.
This M1855 style Cavalry shell jacket remained in use until after the Civil War.
An excellent jacket and these are truly made to fit as sized.
Marked and measured as a true 46” chest.
Armpit-to-Armpit:
23”
Sleeve Length:
23”
Body Length:
23 1/2”
A nice coat for Civil War re-enacting, SASS, Cowboy living history, Neo-Victorian and Steampunk.
Check out the detailed photos for everything about this reenacting collectable from the Civil War and 19th century era.
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