U.S. M1846 Frock Coat for  Senior Officers

    The 2-1/2" functional cuffs close with three small buttons. Collar height is about 2-1/4” without stiffening. Pockets in the folds of the skirt with flaps. Four buttons on the back of the coat. Raw skirt bottom per originals. Standard with Branch of Service letter buttons loose for you to sew on. If you don't order shoulder boards be sure to specify Artillery, Infantry, Dragoon or Staff Officer buttons.

    NOTE: Dragoon officers would wear the M1839 Dragoon Shoulder Boards (the ones that look like shoulder scales) on this coat from 1846 through 1851. From 1851 on they would wear the M1851 Shoulder Boards.

U.S. M1846 Frock Coat for Senior Officers

    Made in USA. Shoulder Boards, Epaulets and/or Sash (if pictured or not) are NOT included in the base price.

NOTE: The M1839 Dragoon "Shoulder Boards" are not like the shoulder boards of the other branches. They are similar to the enlisted shoulder scales, except with black wool on the body with the brass crescent and gold bullion edge. They were used until 1851.

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