IDENTIFIED FEDERAL ENLISTED FROCK COAT OF CORPORAL CHARLES FISK, 11TH MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEERS.

IDENTIFIED FEDERAL ENLISTED FROCK COAT OF CORPORAL CHARLES FISK, 11TH MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEERS. This is a fine example of a tailor made frock coat with bullion corporal chevrons and 8 infantry “I” buttons. This frock coat is single breasted, made of dark blue broad cloth. Eagle eye buttons are back marked “Extra Quality”. Collar is trimmed with black tape sewn by hand. The sleeves are 7-5/8” at elbow and 5” at the cuff. Coat is lined in typical Civil War era dark green material. Sleeves are lined with an off white cotton. There is a tag sewn in the lining behind collar, which in old ink, says “CHAS. A. FISK”. In the left sleeve is handwritten “C.A. FISK”. In Les Jensen’s accompanying letter of authenticity, he states, “History: This coat is attributed to Corporal Charles A. Fisk, Company K, 11th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Fisk enlisted June 12, 1861 in Lexington, Massachusetts, was wounded at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863 and was discharged for disability March 12, 1864. He was then mustered into Co. B, 13th Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps and was discharged from that organization on October 29, 1864. Analysis: All the features of this coat indicate a tailor made, Civil Ware date frock coat for an enlisted man. The chevrons, though added after the coat was made, do appear contemporary to its use. It was typical for many Massachusetts troops to wear tailor made, rather the Federal issue, frock coats, particularly in the lower numbered regiments. The only question on this coat relate to the corporal’s chevrons. There is no evidence in Fisk’s records that he ever held that rank. Also, in most of his paperwork, he signs as ‘Fiske’ rather than ‘Fisk.’ Conclusion: This is a fine example of a Civil War date, tailor made, Union enlisted man’s frock coat which belonged to Charles A. Fisk.” CONDITION: Overall, this coat is in fine condition. Lining is solid. Coat surfaces show minor mothing with only a few small holes. Scattered moth tracking. Good, rich, dark blue color. 4-56258 JS245 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2332	$6,037.00	IDENTIFIED FEDERAL ENLISTED FROCK COAT OF CORPORAL CHARLES FISK, 11TH MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEERS. This is a fine example of a tailor made frock coat with bullion corporal chevrons and 8 infantry “I” buttons. This frock coat is single breasted, made of dark blue broad cloth. Eagle eye buttons are back marked “Extra Quality”. Collar is trimmed with black tape sewn by hand. The sleeves are 7-5/8” at elbow and 5” at the cuff. Coat is lined in typical Civil War era dark green material. Sleeves are lined with an off white cotton. There is a tag sewn in the lining behind collar, which in old ink, says “CHAS. A. FISK”. In the left sleeve is handwritten “C.A. FISK”. In Les Jensen’s accompanying letter of authenticity, he states, “History: This coat is attributed to Corporal Charles A. Fisk, Company K, 11th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Fisk enlisted June 12, 1861 in Lexington, Massachusetts, was wounded at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863 and was discharged for disability March 12, 1864. He was then mustered into Co. B, 13th Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps and was discharged from that organization on October 29, 1864. Analysis: All the features of this coat indicate a tailor made, Civil Ware date frock coat for an enlisted man. The chevrons, though added after the coat was made, do appear contemporary to its use. It was typical for many Massachusetts troops to wear tailor made, rather the Federal issue, frock coats, particularly in the lower numbered regiments. The only question on this coat relate to the corporal’s chevrons. There is no evidence in Fisk’s records that he ever held that rank. Also, in most of his paperwork, he signs as ‘Fiske’ rather than ‘Fisk.’ Conclusion: This is a fine example of a Civil War date, tailor made, Union enlisted man’s frock coat which belonged to Charles A. Fisk.” CONDITION: Overall, this coat is in fine condition. Lining is solid. Coat surfaces show minor mothing with only a few small holes. Scattered moth tracking. Good, rich, dark blue color. 4-56258 JS245 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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.

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