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U.S. Shell Jackets
/ Roundabouts (Union)
Enlisted & NCOs
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These waist length jackets were worn by many Civil War
Union Cavalry and Artillery units throughout the war and by Dragoon and
Mounted Rifle units early in the Civil War. Several Infantry units and some
state militia wore untrimmed versions of this uniform jacket, commonly
called a Roundabout. The infantry version was created in the field by
cutting the skirt off the US Infantry frockcoat in warmer weather to make a
shorter jacket. Although not regulation, this was considerably more
comfortable to wear during the summer months. Our shell jackets and
roundabouts are made from a good grade of dark blue wool and the standard
lining for enlisted men is natural muslin. Optional chest padding and
special lining materials are available at extra cost.
Chevrons and Service Stripes are not included with
uniforms, whether pictured or not, but can be added for an additional
charge.
Material and Color Samples Page.
Measurement Chart: Click Here.
Custom made item, please allow 8 - 10 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Rush orders are available for an
additional price. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time from 8 - 10 weeks to 4 - 5 weeks. The price
on rush orders DOES NOT include faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
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U.S. M1858 Shell Jackets (Union)
Enlisted & NCOs |
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Cavalry |
Shell Jacket, M1858: Standard braid on the M1858
Regulation Trimmed SHELLJACKET is cotton twill. Worsted wool braid is available at extra cost.
The M1858 jacket has two bolsters in back to support the waist belt. The jacket front has 12
small US Eagle buttons supplied. Collar has the double side buttons. Branch trim on M1858 shell
jackets: Artillery - Red, Cavalry - Yellow or Mounted Rifles - Green.
Chevrons and Service Stripes are not included with
uniforms, whether pictured or not, but can be added for an additional charge.
Material
and Color Samples Page. Measurement Chart: Click Here.
U.S. M1858 Shell Jacket |

Artillery |

Artillery Musician |

Cavalry |

Cavalry Musician |

Mounted Rifles |

Mounted Rifles
Musician |
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Complete Uniform Packages:
Foot - coming
Mounted
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Custom made item, please allow 8 - 10 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Rush orders are available for an
additional price. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time from 8 - 10 weeks to 4 - 5 weeks. The price
on rush orders DOES NOT include faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
Custom made item, please allow 8 - 10 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Rush orders are available for an
additional price. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time from 8 - 10 weeks to 4 - 5 weeks. The price
on rush orders DOES NOT include faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
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U.S. M1864 NCO VRC (Veteran Reserve Corps) Shell Jacket
Enlisted & NCO |
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Shell Jacket, M1864 Veterans Reserve Corps: Early in the War,
the Government realized it had a sizeable amount of men that because of wounds or other
infirmities were unfit for combat service. Initially called the Invalid Corps, many men
who had recovered from their wounds served out their enlistments doing less strenuous work
for the Army in the Veteran's Reserve Corps. In many cases, this would be guarding prisoners,
clerical duties, etc. Jackets in Sky Blue wool with dark blue lace were issued to enlisted
men. Our jacket is natural cotton lined and includes the buttons, but not sewn on. Order
the standard sky blue Trousers with appropriate rank trim if needed. When re-assigned to
the VRC, a soldier would keep the same rank he had when serving with his combat arms unit.
Chevrons and Service Stripes are not included with
uniforms, whether pictured or not, but can be added for an additional charge.
Material
and Color Samples Page. Measurement Chart: Click Here.
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Custom made item, please allow 8 - 10 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Rush orders are available for an
additional price. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time from 8 - 10 weeks to 4 - 5 weeks. The price
on rush orders DOES NOT include faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
Custom made item, please allow 8 - 10 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Rush orders are available for an
additional price. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time from 8 - 10 weeks to 4 - 5 weeks. The price
on rush orders DOES NOT include faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
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U.S. Infantry Shell Jacket/Roundabout (Union)
Enlisted & NCOs |
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Shell Jacket/Roundabout, Infantry: this is the frock coat with the skirt removed.
It has a 9 button front, with medium sized buttons and plain piped collar, shorter than the shell
jackets. They have Infantry Sky Blue branch trim.
Chevrons and Service Stripes are not included with
uniforms, whether pictured or not, but can be added for an additional charge.
Material
and Color Samples Page. Measurement Chart: Click Here.
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Custom made item, please allow 8 - 10 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Rush orders are available for an
additional price. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time from 8 - 10 weeks to 4 - 5 weeks. The price
on rush orders DOES NOT include faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
Custom made item, please allow 8 - 10 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Rush orders are available for an
additional price. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time from 8 - 10 weeks to 4 - 5 weeks. The price
on rush orders DOES NOT include faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
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U.S. Militia Roundabouts (Union)
Enlisted & NCOs |
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Roundabout, Militia: have a 9 button front, with medium sized
buttons and plain, but shorter, collar. They do not have any branch trim.
Chevrons and Service Stripes are not included with
uniforms, whether pictured or not, but can be added for an additional charge.
Material
and Color Samples Page. Measurement Chart: Click Here.
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Custom made item, please allow 8 - 10 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Rush orders are available for an
additional price. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time from 8 - 10 weeks to 4 - 5 weeks. The price
on rush orders DOES NOT include faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
Custom made item, please allow 8 - 10 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Rush orders are available for an
additional price. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time from 8 - 10 weeks to 4 - 5 weeks. The price
on rush orders DOES NOT include faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
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U.S. Civil War Chevrons for NCO's |
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Our US NCO Chevrons (rank stripes) are made loose
and may be ordered by themselves. The backing is of the same wool as our
uniforms are made from, so there is no noticeable color difference. They are
available in two price levels for Artillery, Cavalry, Engineers and Infantry
branches: cotton twill tape and worsted wool braid.
Chevrons are also available for Sky Blue Greatcoats and Veterans Reserve Corps Jackets. Reverse colors are used on Infantry Greatcoats
and Veterans Reserve Coats - Dark Blue stripes are placed on a Sky Blue wool background.
NOTE: COTTON TWILL Chevrons are no longer a stock item and can take up 8 weeks for delivery.
NOTE: Worsted Wool Chevrons are NORMALLY in stock, but if we are out of it can take up to 8 weeks for delivery.
NOTE: Berdan Sharpshooters are available in Cotton Twill only.
NOTE: Ordnance Sergeant Chevrons are available in Crimson & Worsted Braid ONLY.
NOTE: Ordnance Department is available in Worsted Braid only.
NOTE: Marine Corps is available in Worsted Braid only. Regulation is Yellow lace on a Scarlet background.

5 Year
Service Stripe
(Infantry) |

5 Year
War Service Stripe
(Cavalry) |

Corporal
(Cavalry) |

Sergeant
(Artillery) |

1st Sergeant
(Infantry) |

Hospital
Steward |

Ordnance
Sergeant |

Company
QM Sgt.
(Cavalry) |

Regimental
QM Sgt.
(Artillery) |

Sergeant Major
(Infantry) |
For Great Coats, Veteran Reserve and Sewn-On, Specify Branch: Artillery, Cavalry, Engineers, Infantry, Marine, Ordnance or Berdan Sharpshooters.
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