INDIAN WAR PERIOD FIELD GRADE OFFICER’S FROCK COAT.

INDIAN WAR PERIOD FIELD GRADE OFFICER’S FROCK COAT. This post war officer’s frock coat is unusual in its construction, being made of a heavy dark blue wool Kersey material. Very well made with a dbl-breasted 18-button front, as per US Army regulations for a field grade officer c. 1864. The stand up collar measures only 1” tall at its highest point. The interior is lined with a green polished cotton. The breast is quilted and sewn with a diagonal pattern with black thread. Two tail pockets, lined in ribbed brown polished cotton, are present on the interior. Sleeves are lined with cream-colored cotton with red and blue stripes and numerous stampings “A.M.Waas & Son/Costumers/Philadelphia/Pa.” The buttons are 2-pc eagle “I” buttons with a mixture of back marks including “Waterbury Button Co.”, “Scovill”, and “D. Evans & Co”. There are 9 buttons on the front, 4 on the rear, and 3 on each cuff: An interesting army officer’s frock coat, at some point in its life relegated to a commercial costume house. In their care, it has seen many minor repairs and alterations. The costume company markings are present in each sleeve near the shoulder. CONDITION: Loose and resewn stitching is found all over. Sides show evidence of size alterations. Numerous minor holes and tears on front have been repaired. Lining is tattered and worn. 4-56257 CW3 (800-1,200)

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
	2347	$660.00	INDIAN WAR PERIOD FIELD GRADE OFFICER’S FROCK COAT. This post war officer’s frock coat is unusual in its construction, being made of a heavy dark blue wool Kersey material. Very well made with a dbl-breasted 18-button front, as per US Army regulations for a field grade officer c. 1864. The stand up collar measures only 1” tall at its highest point. The interior is lined with a green polished cotton. The breast is quilted and sewn with a diagonal pattern with black thread. Two tail pockets, lined in ribbed brown polished cotton, are present on the interior. Sleeves are lined with cream-colored cotton with red and blue stripes and numerous stampings “A.M.Waas & Son/Costumers/Philadelphia/Pa.” The buttons are 2-pc eagle “I” buttons with a mixture of back marks including “Waterbury Button Co.”, “Scovill”, and “D. Evans & Co”. There are 9 buttons on the front, 4 on the rear, and 3 on each cuff: An interesting army officer’s frock coat, at some point in its life relegated to a commercial costume house. In their care, it has seen many minor repairs and alterations. The costume company markings are present in each sleeve near the shoulder. CONDITION: Loose and resewn stitching is found all over. Sides show evidence of size alterations. Numerous minor holes and tears on front have been repaired. Lining is tattered and worn. 4-56257 CW3 (800-1,200) 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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