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Union Junior Officer's FrockcoatU.S. Civil War Uniform Coat |
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Berdan Sharpshooter Officers Frock Coat - same as above Junior Officers coat, except in the Berdan Sharpshooter Green wool. Made in the USA! US Civil War Veterans Reserve Corps Officer Uniform Single Breasted Frockcoat - In 1864, Congress authorized placing Officers and Enlistedmen that were no longer able to serve in the field in a special branch called Veteran Reserve Corps. The uniform for officer's is shown below. The uniform consists of a frockcoat and trousers in Sky Blue wool. Collar and cuffs on the coat are dark blue velvet. The tail pocket flaps are sky blue wool. Lining of the coat is black cotton, sleeve lining is natural colored cotton. Cuffs are functional and have three small Eagle buttons. The General Service button is used. A dark blue kepi or forage cap would be worn with this uniform. Made in the USA! These uniform coats come with a 9 button front and a total of 19 buttons. Made in the USA! Epaulettes & Sash or Shoulder Boards are shown but NOT included.
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Junior Grade Officer epaulettes have 1/8" diameter fringe. The rank insignia on each epaulette is: 2nd Lieutenant - no rank insignia and 1st Lieutenant - 1 bar. Company Grade Officer epaulettes have 1/4" diameter fringe. The rank insignia on each epaulette is: Captain - 2 bars. Senior and General Officer epaulettes have 1/2" diameter fringe. The rank insignia on each epaulette is: Major - no rank insignia, Lieutenant Colonel - 1 silver oak leaf, Colonel - 1 Silver Eagle, Brigadier General 1 star (1.5"), Major General - 2 stars (1 - 1.5" & 1 - 1.25"), Major General Commanding/Lieutenant General 3 stars (1 - 1.5", 1 - 1.25" & 1 - 1.125" Note: We do not have the smallest star available, so you would need to use 2 - 1.25" stars.). Medical Officer epaulettes are identical to the Line Officer Epaulettes except they have the gold Wreath and silver M.S. letters in Old English embroidered in the crescent. Different diameters of fringe (and rank insignia) designated the various ranks of surgeon. Epaulettes as worn by Assistant Surgeon (Captain Rank- 1/4" fringe diameter). Two silver bars (per strap) need to be ordered to compete the rank structure. Junior Asst Surgeon (First Lieutenant) with 1/8" fringe diameter is also available (one pair of silver bars should be ordered). Regimental Surgeon (rank of Major) has the 1/2" diameter fringe but is without other rank insignia. Brigade Surgeon uses the same Epaulettes but order with the Silver Oak Leaf insignia. Medical Officer Epaulettes are custom order and take 8 to 10 weeks to deliver. Please allow sufficient time when ordering. Epaulettes are NOT included with coats, but are available for an additional cost. You must add this item to the cart separately. We also have a very nicely made heavy duty (.085 thickness) paste board box to store your Epaulettes in, that can be purchase for an additional charge. Custom made item, please allow UP TO 10 - 14 weeks for delivery. Custom orders are not returnable. |
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All Officer Uniforms (Coats, Pants, Vests, Kepis and Forage Caps), all Indian War Uniforms (Coats, Pants, Wool Shirts & Vests) and All Civilian Clothing (Coats, Pants & Vests) as well as Many Large and Tall size items take 9 to 11 weeks for delivery; UNLESS the item has a delivery time listed, then that is the delivery time. Most other clothing (WHITE Cotton Shirts, Cravats, Suspenders, Felt Hats, etc.) take 2 - 4 weeks for delivery. For more information on ordering, see Order Information Page. Click Here. For Clothing and Uniform measurement chart: Click Here. |
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