An unlined blouse with branch of service facing colors (Cavalry is shown at left). The cuff facings appear on the outer portion of the sleeve only. The officer's trim colored collar is standing in place of the Enlisted roll collar. Six large black imitation hard rubber buttons close the front. Two small brass Eagle buttons are used to keep the breast pockets closed. Seams on our coat are flat-felled.

This REPRODUCTION Clothing item is Made in the USA. This a quality reproduction item made as close as is modernly possible. Sewing is done by machine to keep costs down (except where hand sewing is required) and most do not show externally. Some items offer hand sewing on exposed stitching (such as buttonholes) for an additional cost.     Pictures of the item on this page are pictures of the item we sold. All pictures of items we sell are Copyrighted, either by us or our supplier of the item.     This is not a costume that is made using modern construction or components that did not exist during the time of its original usage (IE: zippers, etc.). Beware of fakes, especially ones using images stolen from this site (Copyright Infringement). These items are Made in USA

    Shoulder Boards are not included, but are available for an additional charge.

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    In 1885 and in 1887, color changes were made designating the Infantry and the Cavalry from the 1872 colors- See larger view.

    Normally only worn on the fatigue uniforms (Sack Coat and Undress Coat). But sometimes used on the Dress Frock Coat for Undress Occasions. Shoulder boards for uniforms are sold in pairs.

    Branch of service colors are: Artillery - Red, Cavalry - 1872-1886 Lemon Yellow / 1887-1898 Dark Yellow, Chaplain - Black w/Cross or Shepherd's Crook, Engineer - Black w/E.C., Infantry - 1872-1884 Sky Blue / 1885-1898 White, Medical - Black w/M.S., Paymaster - Black w/P.D., Quartermaster - Black w/Q.M., Signal Corps - Black w/S.S.

    Staff, including ALL Generals - Black.

    For 1855 through 1871 Shoulder boards: See Civil War Shoulder Boards. Except for 1st Lieutenant and Captain, they are the same for all branches except Cavalry from 1886 on, Infantry from 1885 on and Chaplains from 1880 on.

    Shoulder Boards are NOT included with coats, but are available for an additional cost. You must add these item to the cart separately.