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2084
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$2,530.00
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EXTREMELY NICE CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SHELL JACKET. Made of dark blue wool and trimmed around the collar, along the front opening, and on the back seams with yellow worsted tape. The cuffs also have an inverted “V” of the same color trim. Down the front are twelve small federal eagle buttons with two on each side of the high standing collar. The body of the jacket is lined with heavy gray-brown woolen fabric and the sleeves are lined with muslin. Inside the right sleeve is a U.S. inspectors mark in black ink. The jacket retains both of the padded bolsters at the bottom of the rear seams for supporting the saber belt. CONDITION: A rare coat in near excellent condition throughout retaining all of its proper buttons and a hook and eye at the neck opening. Lining is separated, but not torn, along one of the seams where it connects with the right sleeve lining as is the seam at the middle of the back. Could be easily repaired. 4-32524 DM52 (500-2,000)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day. |