FINE CIVIL WAR UNION UNIFORM OF COLONEL KILLED IN BATTLE AT KENESAW MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA.

FINE CIVIL WAR UNION UNIFORM OF COLONEL KILLED IN BATTLE AT KENESAW MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA. Rarely are offered as fine a tailor made Lt. Colonel’s frock and vest as these offered here. Even more rare is the fact that they belonged to an officer killed at the “Dead Angle” on Cheatham Hill. In less than one hour, on June 27, 1864, over 3000 soldiers were killed and wounded attacking this impregnable position now dotted with Union monuments commemorating the dead including an Illinois monument near where Lt. Col. George W. Chandler, 88th Ill. Inf , was killed in action leading his regiment. George Chandler entered the service as a Captain and saw much action in the Western Theater of war. At Battle of Stones River two of his horses were killed. At Chickmauga and Mission Ridge, the 88th was heavily involved in the fights with their troops being among the first to claim the rebel works. After Mission Ridge, Chandler was promoted to command of his regiment and after recruiting in the Winter of ’63-‘6 4 , joined his regiment for Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign until his gallant death at Kenesaw Mountain where he fell with his Brig ade Commanders. This coat saw little wear as Chandler was killed within two months of his return to the campaign when he had probably just had this coat and vest made by tailor “Edward Ely of Chicago” as the label in the coat and vest read. Ely, at 9 Tremont, is listed in the City Directory working from 1859 to war’s end. He moved after the war. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a great condition KIA Colonel’s dbl breasted frock coat and vest that is maker-marked and descended in the family with great ink I.D. under the tailor’s label as seen in photos here. This coat and vest are in wonderful condition and of classic Civil War construction. The skirts are over 19″ and unhemmed. The sleeves have functional 3-button cuffs, which are 5″ wide and billow out to 9-1/2″ at the elbow CONDITION: The fine dark blue surfaces are tightly sewn and show only minor scrapes and soiling with no discernible mothing. The collar is lined with a regal blue velvet, the buttons are in tact with loss of one cuff button on each sleeve. The Eagle “I” buttons are back-marked “Horstmann Bros. Phil”. The orig straps are about to come loose from their tacking stitches (easily retacked). The straps are i n fine condition with gold and silver bullion on a deep blue velvet background. The silver oak leaves and borders are still tightly stitched showing only a couple of small separations. The dark green polished lining is fine and complete showing only minor staining. The polished white sleeve linings are also fine and complete. The vest is in fine condition and also complete with 9 vest sized Eagle “I” buttons. The vest shows little wear, but a 6″ open seam in back of the polished brown cotton backing is present (easily repaired). The tightening buckle in back is japanned iron and dated 1862. 4-35893 JS150 (15,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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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	2483	$13,200.00	FINE CIVIL WAR UNION UNIFORM OF COLONEL KILLED IN BATTLE AT KENESAW MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA. Rarely are offered as fine a tailor made Lt. Colonel’s frock and vest as these offered here. Even more rare is the fact that they belonged to an officer killed at the “Dead Angle” on Cheatham Hill. In less than one hour, on June 27, 1864, over 3000 soldiers were killed and wounded attacking this impregnable position now dotted with Union monuments commemorating the dead including an Illinois monument near where Lt. Col. George W. Chandler, 88th Ill. Inf , was killed in action leading his regiment. George Chandler entered the service as a Captain and saw much action in the Western Theater of war. At Battle of Stones River two of his horses were killed. At Chickmauga and Mission Ridge, the 88th was heavily involved in the fights with their troops being among the first to claim the rebel works. After Mission Ridge, Chandler was promoted to command of his regiment and after recruiting in the Winter of ’63-‘6 4 , joined his regiment for Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign until his gallant death at Kenesaw Mountain where he fell with his Brig ade Commanders. This coat saw little wear as Chandler was killed within two months of his return to the campaign when he had probably just had this coat and vest made by tailor “Edward Ely of Chicago” as the label in the coat and vest read. Ely, at 9 Tremont, is listed in the City Directory working from 1859 to war’s end. He moved after the war. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a great condition KIA Colonel’s dbl breasted frock coat and vest that is maker-marked and descended in the family with great ink I.D. under the tailor’s label as seen in photos here. This coat and vest are in wonderful condition and of classic Civil War construction. The skirts are over 19″ and unhemmed. The sleeves have functional 3-button cuffs, which are 5″ wide and billow out to 9-1/2″ at the elbow CONDITION: The fine dark blue surfaces are tightly sewn and show only minor scrapes and soiling with no discernible mothing. The collar is lined with a regal blue velvet, the buttons are in tact with loss of one cuff button on each sleeve. The Eagle “I” buttons are back-marked “Horstmann Bros. Phil”. The orig straps are about to come loose from their tacking stitches (easily retacked). The straps are i n fine condition with gold and silver bullion on a deep blue velvet background. The silver oak leaves and borders are still tightly stitched showing only a couple of small separations. The dark green polished lining is fine and complete showing only minor staining. The polished white sleeve linings are also fine and complete. The vest is in fine condition and also complete with 9 vest sized Eagle “I” buttons. The vest shows little wear, but a 6″ open seam in back of the polished brown cotton backing is present (easily repaired). The tightening buckle in back is japanned iron and dated 1862. 4-35893 JS150 (15,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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