Nice Cavalry Civil War Musician Shell Jacket
{ In my personal Collection }
{ Sorry not for sale at this Time }
Very Rare Zouave Infantry 5th Corp.
Shell Jacket and they were in many Battles
{ In my personal collection }
{ Sorry not for sale at this Time }
Identified Confederate Grouping with Artillery
shell holes & blood stains from the Famous
Battle of Gettysburg July 1863
Corporal Daniel Dougherty 4th Maryland
Chesapeake Artillery
{ In my Personal Collection }
{ Sorry not for sale at this Time }
Regulation Brigadier General`s Frock Coat Identified General John Cook known for his
attack with the 7th Illinois Infantry at the Battle
Fort Donelson Tennessee February 11-16, 1862
{ Identified General`s Frock Coat { $22,500.00 }
Identified Regulation Brigadier General`s Frock Coat, this coat exhibits all the characterics of a Civil War pattern frock. General John Cook 7th Illinois Infantry and this picture is of him wearing this Frock Coat. Colonel Cook served in the 7th Illinois Infantry and then received brigade command in October 1862 after a charge against a Confederate battery at Fort Donelson he was promoted to Brigadier General by Union General Ulysses S. Grant. He was born in Belleville Illinois June 12th, 1825. { His CDV of him wearing this Generals Frock coat comes with it. }
{ General John Cook is also pictured in the middle front row with the 7th Illinois Infantry post war picture }
{ General John Cook is also pictured in the middle front row with the 7th Illinois Infantry post war picture }
Identified: Very Rare Civil War Grouping
Captain Benjamin F. Foote 8th New York Cavalry
Died in Battle on his way to Gettysburg
KILLED IN ACTION!
{ Historical Battlefield Grouping - $26,500.00 }
This Very Rare Battle field Grouping and material was purchased from the Family in November 1991 and consists of the Rare Officer`s Shell Jacket with Foote`s name written inside the collar tab. his Captain`s shoulder straps, his buff vest with cavalry buttons. red sash and two swords including a Presentation officer`s saber given to him in November 1861.
also comes with Military documents & Pension records from The Horse Soldier Research Service - Vonnie S. Zullo
Two Swords the first one Cavalry Officer`s saber Presented to Capt. B.F.Foote by his friends Nov. 2nd 61 inscribed on the edge of the Brass Guard. No maker marked, measures in length 36 1/4 blade & has original scabbard. 2nd Sword is a Ames Model 1860 Cavalry saber dated 1862 also owned by Captain Foote, measures 35 inches blade in length and also comes with original medal scabbard.
{ Also there`s a copy of the letter his Colonel wrote home to his wife telling her how Brave he was in this Battle }
also comes with Military documents & Pension records from The Horse Soldier Research Service - Vonnie S. Zullo
Two Swords the first one Cavalry Officer`s saber Presented to Capt. B.F.Foote by his friends Nov. 2nd 61 inscribed on the edge of the Brass Guard. No maker marked, measures in length 36 1/4 blade & has original scabbard. 2nd Sword is a Ames Model 1860 Cavalry saber dated 1862 also owned by Captain Foote, measures 35 inches blade in length and also comes with original medal scabbard.
{ Also there`s a copy of the letter his Colonel wrote home to his wife telling her how Brave he was in this Battle }
Identified: Rare Four Button Officer`s Sack Coat
Captain & Major Joseph O`Keefe Aide-De-Camp
4/24/1862 & Promoted Major 11/30/1864
Field & Staff - 2nd New York Cavalry
Wounded at the Battle of Five Forks Va. 4/1/1865
{Very rare Four Button Officer`s Sack Coat}
{ Very Very rare Officer`s Mounted Trousers, & Officer`s 1851 Eagle Buckle on original leather
belt with leather shoulder strap & leather sword
straps and his Officer`s gauntlet gloves}
{Historical Battlefield Grouping - $29,500.00}
This is one of the rarest Identified Four Button Officer`s Sack Coat with its original Officer`s Mounted Cavalry Trousers, They are Identified to Captain / Major Joseph O`Keefe Aid-De-Camp to several Generals. While serving on Staff of General John Buford June 9, 1863 was captured at Battle of Brandy Station, Va. & While serving on Staff of Phil Sheridan Accompanied Sheridan October 19,1864 on Sheridan`s famous ride from Winchester, Va. to Battlefield of Cedar Creek.
Major Joseph O`Keefe 2nd New York Cavalry for distinguished and meritorious services on the raid from Winchester to the James River. And for great gallantry at the battle of Dinwiddle Court House March 31,1865 and at the battle of Five Forks April 1,1865, at which place he was severely wounded while leading his regiment in a dismounted charge upon the enemy`s works. He died at Providence Hospital, Washington D.C. 20 Hours after amputation of legin middle of theigh. { His sister was present and took his possession of his effects.
Union Officer`s Four Button Sack Coat, this coat is of four piece construction and is tailored of broadcloth with a green cotton lining. This coat has the 22mm two - piece Eagle C buttons which are back marked W.G.Mintzer Phil the on right side three cuff - size are back marked "Horstman/New York, two on the three on left cuff are Extra Quality and the third is Waterbury Button Co. the sleeves are 8 1/4 wide at the elbow and 4 1/4 wide at the cuff.
The shoulder straps are single border Major of Cavalry sewn high on the shoulders. They are 1 3/8 wide with Cavalry yellow field. The borders are highlighted with alternating triple strands of dead and bright bullion.
Union Cavalry Officer`s Trousers made of sky - blue wool satinet, these officer`s grade reinforced cavalry trousers are excellent overall with no visible markings, they feature a 29" waist and 30" inseam and measure 11" wide across the upper portion of the leg. the unlined pants are cut full and feature a second layer of heavy wool cloth or " saddle " sewn to the inside of the trouser seat and inner thigh area. the button down fly retains four original brass four hole 13 mm two-piece buttons bearing the back marked "Registered February 13, 1854 " six 17 mm buttons of identical manufacture and marking are stitched to the waistband for use with suspenders.
These trousers are in excellent condition with no rips, tears or blemishes save for slight fraying on the interior waistband and at the base of the hems from actual use. All seam stitching is original and in strong tight condition.
The out seam is detailed with a 1/8" cavalry yellow piping which originates at the top corner button hole of each pocket and continues down the hem. The sky blue color is vibrant. These Officer`s Sky blue trousers came with the Identified Four Button Officer`s Sack Coat of Major O`Keefe.
Theirs a complete file from the Horse Soldier Researcher service from Gettysburg that comes with this grouping
Major Joseph O`Keefe 2nd New York Cavalry for distinguished and meritorious services on the raid from Winchester to the James River. And for great gallantry at the battle of Dinwiddle Court House March 31,1865 and at the battle of Five Forks April 1,1865, at which place he was severely wounded while leading his regiment in a dismounted charge upon the enemy`s works. He died at Providence Hospital, Washington D.C. 20 Hours after amputation of legin middle of theigh. { His sister was present and took his possession of his effects.
Union Officer`s Four Button Sack Coat, this coat is of four piece construction and is tailored of broadcloth with a green cotton lining. This coat has the 22mm two - piece Eagle C buttons which are back marked W.G.Mintzer Phil the on right side three cuff - size are back marked "Horstman/New York, two on the three on left cuff are Extra Quality and the third is Waterbury Button Co. the sleeves are 8 1/4 wide at the elbow and 4 1/4 wide at the cuff.
The shoulder straps are single border Major of Cavalry sewn high on the shoulders. They are 1 3/8 wide with Cavalry yellow field. The borders are highlighted with alternating triple strands of dead and bright bullion.
Union Cavalry Officer`s Trousers made of sky - blue wool satinet, these officer`s grade reinforced cavalry trousers are excellent overall with no visible markings, they feature a 29" waist and 30" inseam and measure 11" wide across the upper portion of the leg. the unlined pants are cut full and feature a second layer of heavy wool cloth or " saddle " sewn to the inside of the trouser seat and inner thigh area. the button down fly retains four original brass four hole 13 mm two-piece buttons bearing the back marked "Registered February 13, 1854 " six 17 mm buttons of identical manufacture and marking are stitched to the waistband for use with suspenders.
These trousers are in excellent condition with no rips, tears or blemishes save for slight fraying on the interior waistband and at the base of the hems from actual use. All seam stitching is original and in strong tight condition.
The out seam is detailed with a 1/8" cavalry yellow piping which originates at the top corner button hole of each pocket and continues down the hem. The sky blue color is vibrant. These Officer`s Sky blue trousers came with the Identified Four Button Officer`s Sack Coat of Major O`Keefe.
Theirs a complete file from the Horse Soldier Researcher service from Gettysburg that comes with this grouping
Identified Confederate Cavalry Officer Frock Coat
and his Holy Grail Identified Yellow Cavalry Kepi
1st Lieutenant / Captain George Julian Pratt
18th Virginia Cavalry Co. H.
{ Confederate Historical Uniform & Headgear }
{This is the Finest Confederate Officer Grouping}
{ IN MY PERSONAL COLLECTION }
{ Sorry not for sale at this Time }
This is one of the finest Confederate Identified Cavalry Officer`s Frock coat that i have ever owned, This belonged to Lt. / Captain George Julian Pratt 18th Virginia Cavalry Co. H. who had an outstanding career with the Confederate Cavalry in General Robert E. Lee`s Army of Northern Virginia.
General John D.Imboden constantly praised him for his gallant style that on Seminary Ridge where they fought the engagement at Gettysburg. When the last of Pickett`s men straggled after their infamous charge, Captain Pratt as a member of Imboden`s Cavalry was given the task of protecting the Confederate retreat south.
Captain Pratt anger and call of duty to defend the valiant men who had been wounded in the battle of Gettysburg. During the Battle of Gettysburg the 18th Virginia Cavalry lost 87 men killed and wounded. Captain Pratt was wounded on 19th September 1864 during fighting at third Winchester, having three horses shot from under him in the process.
This Frock coat is published in the work " Civil War Art of Don Troiani page 199 " also appears in three location in the Civil War Collector`s Price Guide 12th Edition by published by North South Trader`s Civil War Magazine. Also on Gary Henderschott advertisement page 6, the table of contents page 14, and at the masthead of the Uniforms section on page 241.
Lt. Pratt is pictured wearing this Confederate frock coat, and also a picture of him in the civil war and after the war. Another picture of him out of uniform and a identified picture of his home after the Civil War in Virginia.
General John D.Imboden constantly praised him for his gallant style that on Seminary Ridge where they fought the engagement at Gettysburg. When the last of Pickett`s men straggled after their infamous charge, Captain Pratt as a member of Imboden`s Cavalry was given the task of protecting the Confederate retreat south.
Captain Pratt anger and call of duty to defend the valiant men who had been wounded in the battle of Gettysburg. During the Battle of Gettysburg the 18th Virginia Cavalry lost 87 men killed and wounded. Captain Pratt was wounded on 19th September 1864 during fighting at third Winchester, having three horses shot from under him in the process.
This Frock coat is published in the work " Civil War Art of Don Troiani page 199 " also appears in three location in the Civil War Collector`s Price Guide 12th Edition by published by North South Trader`s Civil War Magazine. Also on Gary Henderschott advertisement page 6, the table of contents page 14, and at the masthead of the Uniforms section on page 241.
Lt. Pratt is pictured wearing this Confederate frock coat, and also a picture of him in the civil war and after the war. Another picture of him out of uniform and a identified picture of his home after the Civil War in Virginia.
Lt. / Captain G. Julian Pratt`s Holy Grail Kepi
Confederate Pvt. Joseph Newman Stone
1st Confederate Inf. - 32rd Alabama Inf.
Bugler - Buck`s Escort Co. Mississippi Cavalry
Very rare Montgomery Depot Jacket { SOLD }
Identified: Very Rare Grouping
Lt. Lemuel Smith 5th U.S. Army Light Artillery Officer Frock Coat & Burnside Officer Slouch hat
Presentation Sword with all the Battles including
Famous Gettysburg given to him by his men out
of respect and out of Honor as a War Hero
{ Wow! now i own his First Sergeant Shell Jacket that he wore during the Gettysburg Battle July 1st
- 2nd & 3rd 1863 in the Wheat field when his
Battery was over run & on the second day he directed Union re-enforcement`s to recapture the
Battery & his own cannons he was promoted
from 1st Sgt to Lt. after the battle of Gettysburg }
{ This Grouping was separated for many years &
now i have been able to put them back together }
{ Historical Battlefield Grouping }
{ IN MY PERSONAL COLLECTION }
{ Sorry not for sale at this time }
Identified Grouping of the war hero Lt. Lemuel Smith 5th U.S. Army Light Artillery.
A Magnificent 5th Artillery Burnside style Slouch Hat with large " 5 " with the crossed cannons sewn on black velvet on the front of hat. With two Ostrich plume and U.S. Eagle " A " button on the left side and the the United States coat of Arms in Brilliant Gold gilt on the other. Large gilt acorn officer`s cords, Magenta large sweat band intact and marked by the maker. And worn by Lt. Lemuel from Antietam to Gettysburg to the siege of Atlanta and was with General Sherman on the March to the Sea.
Lt. Lemuel Smith officers Frock coat a fine Artillery Officers uniform with the "A " Eagle buttons, Red Lt. Shoulder bars have faded to a bright vermilion color, well made and with his initials in the left sleeve. His Officer`s Eagle Buckle on its original Leather belt with the sword straps, and also his red sash.
And now i was able to buy his Presentation Sword in great shape that was in another great civil war collection for many years when this grouping was broke up. This Great Sword was a token from his company in Honor of his battles honor, They even listed all of his Battles with his regiment that they were in.
{ Now i own his First Sargent Artillery Shell Jacket that he wore in many battles before he was promoted Lt. }
{ ALL OF HIS MILITARY DOCUMENTS AND THE LETTER ABOUT HIS PRESENTATION SWORD }
A Magnificent 5th Artillery Burnside style Slouch Hat with large " 5 " with the crossed cannons sewn on black velvet on the front of hat. With two Ostrich plume and U.S. Eagle " A " button on the left side and the the United States coat of Arms in Brilliant Gold gilt on the other. Large gilt acorn officer`s cords, Magenta large sweat band intact and marked by the maker. And worn by Lt. Lemuel from Antietam to Gettysburg to the siege of Atlanta and was with General Sherman on the March to the Sea.
Lt. Lemuel Smith officers Frock coat a fine Artillery Officers uniform with the "A " Eagle buttons, Red Lt. Shoulder bars have faded to a bright vermilion color, well made and with his initials in the left sleeve. His Officer`s Eagle Buckle on its original Leather belt with the sword straps, and also his red sash.
And now i was able to buy his Presentation Sword in great shape that was in another great civil war collection for many years when this grouping was broke up. This Great Sword was a token from his company in Honor of his battles honor, They even listed all of his Battles with his regiment that they were in.
{ Now i own his First Sargent Artillery Shell Jacket that he wore in many battles before he was promoted Lt. }
{ ALL OF HIS MILITARY DOCUMENTS AND THE LETTER ABOUT HIS PRESENTATION SWORD }
Identified: Colonel John White Kimball
15th & 53rd Massachusetts Infantry
{ So Very Rare! Best Identified Grouping Ever }
Have you ever seen a Grouping this complete
{ SOLD } this to a very good friend & collector }
Identified: Confederate Battlefield Frock Coat
Captain William H. Atwood 5th Georgia Cavalry
came right from the Family
{ SOLD } this to a good friend & collector
Confederate Richmond Va. Depot Jacket
Identified: Pvt Charles S. Tinges 4th Maryland
Light Artillery Chesapeake Battery C.S.A.
Identified: Confederate Haversack & Richmond Depot Shell Jacket with the family Documents &
Military Records passed down through the
generation of the Tinges Family
{ Historical Battlefield Grouping }
{ IN MY PERSONAL COLLECTION }
{ SORRY NOT FOR SALE AT THIS TIME }
Fresh on the market just came out of the original Tinges family that has been passed down threw Generations from the Baltimore area. This is a Identified early Type 3rd pattern 9 button shell jacket with Maryland State seal buttons all original to this coat & none are resewn! cadet Gray wool made 1863 - 1864 in Mint but actually field worn that was wore by Confederate Pvt. Charles S. Tinges 4th Maryland Light Artillery aka Chesapeake Battery C.S.A. And also his Civil War haversack { tarred linen } of Confederate manufacture worn from 1862 to 1865 inclusive by Pvt. Charles Sewall Tinges and he had the haversack with him when he was Wounded in action at Gettysburg 7/2/1863 and captured at the David Stewart farm 7/5/1863. Sent to Decamp General Hospital David`s Island, NY 7/17/1863 and paroled. Enlisted 11/18/1862 and took the Oath of Allegiance at Richmond Va. 4/22/1865.
There`s a lot of civil war era documents that came in the haversack that tells when this jacket was sold to him for $14.00 one was December 9th 1864 & January 25th 1865 either way this very rare Richmond Depot jacket seen some major action and worn by this Confederate soldier. This has to be the Finest Identified Richmond Depot that has ever came on the market.
There`s also some family letters that come with it that tell all about this jacket belonging to Uncle Charles S. Tinges and has to be taken care of over the years. And a letter by the family member that Sold it to me that tells everything he knows about it and how many years he has had it. { It has been looked at by three Confederate uniform experts that all agree this is a wonderful example of the very early Richmond Depot Type 3 Pattern.
{ Name of Cloth Experts and all the civil war documents come with this Grouping }
{ Large picture of Charles S. Tinges that came from the Family and his picture is in the Book written about the 4th
Maryland Light Artillery Chesapeake Battery C.S.A. }
There`s a lot of civil war era documents that came in the haversack that tells when this jacket was sold to him for $14.00 one was December 9th 1864 & January 25th 1865 either way this very rare Richmond Depot jacket seen some major action and worn by this Confederate soldier. This has to be the Finest Identified Richmond Depot that has ever came on the market.
There`s also some family letters that come with it that tell all about this jacket belonging to Uncle Charles S. Tinges and has to be taken care of over the years. And a letter by the family member that Sold it to me that tells everything he knows about it and how many years he has had it. { It has been looked at by three Confederate uniform experts that all agree this is a wonderful example of the very early Richmond Depot Type 3 Pattern.
{ Name of Cloth Experts and all the civil war documents come with this Grouping }
{ Large picture of Charles S. Tinges that came from the Family and his picture is in the Book written about the 4th
Maryland Light Artillery Chesapeake Battery C.S.A. }
Civil War Richmond Depot Cloth Expert
Richard M. Milstead Ph.D.
Richard Examined the Pvt. Charles S. Tinges
Confederate Shell Jacket & said its one of the
Finest Civil War Cloth he has Examined
Confederate Officer`s very high Civil War
Brown in Color Southern Leather Boots
{ Very Rare Historical High Boots - $4850.00 }
Finest pair of Civil War Staff Officer`s High Boots
These are the most rarest Confederate Brown Leather High Top Boots that you will ever find, they have been in a very old civil war collection for many years and are now for sale for the first time on the market.
26 inches from bottom of hell and 25 inches High
26 inches from bottom of hell and 25 inches High
Cavalry Officer`s High top Civil War Boots with
the spurs in very good condition Black in Color
{ Very Rare Historical Cavalry High Boots }
{ IN MY PERSONAL COLLECTION }
{ Sorry not for sale at this Time }
Very Rare Union Officer`s High top Civil War era Boots with the Spurs in very good shape, These are very hard to find in this Condition. They are in very good shape for there age.
Identified: Confederate Lt. Samuel G. Bonn
1st Maryland Cavalry overcoat on Front cover of
the North South Trader Civil War Magazine
He rode with Gen. Jeb. Stuart - Historical Coat
{ Very Rare Identified overcoat $48,500.00 }
Identified Confederate Cavalry Overcoat. Very Rare! This item was in the family until George Juno & John Sexton Confederate Relic Experts, bought it at an auction in California 2010. Steve Sylvia & Jack Melton was there and took pictures right away. They did a wonderful story on this Confederate Overcoat in the North South Trader Civil War Magazine Vol. 36 No. 1/ 2012. Confederate Lt. Samuel G. Bonn, 1st Maryland Cavalry -The Over Coat has the very rare Maryland buttons & the Rank insignia was taken off after the war by union law and was found in the overcoat pocket and reattached professionally. This Confederate overcoat is in excellent shape for its age but you can tell by the inside that it was used. Lt. Bonn`s Frock Coat is in the Gettysburg Museum on display. Don't let this one get away from you!
{ VERY RARE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY OVER COAT ONLY A FEW KNOWN THAT ARE IDENTIFIED }
{ VERY RARE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY OVER COAT ONLY A FEW KNOWN THAT ARE IDENTIFIED }
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Louisiana full Colonel`s Frock coat with
Louisiana Pelican state buttons & Gold plated
Stars on Collar, Jim Frasca owned this years ago
{ Battlefield Historical Frock Coat $44,500.00 }
CONFEDERATE LOUISIANA COLONEL`S FROCK COAT, THIS FROCK IS A TRUE DOMESTICALLY - MANUFACTURED. CONFEDERATE LOCAL - MADE " FIELD " OR "BATTLE" COAT, THE PRESENCE OF THE ORIGINAL STITCHING, FULLY INTACT IS AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT AND ABSOLUTELY CRUCIAL ASPECT IN EVALUATING THE AUTHENTICITY OF ANY CONFEDERATE PIECE OF UNIFORM CLOTH.
I WAS TOLD THAT THIS LOUISIANA OFFICER`S FROCK COAT WAS DONATED TO THE ALABAMA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND WAS
DE ACCESSED TO A COLLECTOR FROM OHIO YEARS LATER.
DETAIL OF COAT BUTTONS AND STITCHING. BUTTONS ARE LOUISIANA COAT-SIZE WITH PELICAN MOTIF AND BACK MARK OF "HORSTMANN & ALLIEN/N.Y. WITH CIRCLE OF RAYS. REFERENCE ALBERT LA - 7A1.
{FROCK COAT HAS SIX COPPER PLATED STARS ON THE COLLAR THAT REALLY STAND OUT}
FROCK COAT HAS CLOTH DAMAGE FROM BATTLEFIELD SWEET AND INSECT DAMAGE & SOME MOTH DAMAGE, BUT STILL LOOKS VERY NICE. ALL KINDS OF INFORMATION & DOCUMENTS COMES WITH THIS CONFEDERATE BATTLEFIELD FROCK COAT.
IT WAS LISTED IN GARY HENDERSHOTT CATALOG PRICED AT $57,900 years ago
{ DOCUMENTS & FILE FROM CIVIL WAR CLOTH EXPERT LATE JIM FRASCA COMES WITH THE UNIFORM }
I WAS TOLD THAT THIS LOUISIANA OFFICER`S FROCK COAT WAS DONATED TO THE ALABAMA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND WAS
DE ACCESSED TO A COLLECTOR FROM OHIO YEARS LATER.
DETAIL OF COAT BUTTONS AND STITCHING. BUTTONS ARE LOUISIANA COAT-SIZE WITH PELICAN MOTIF AND BACK MARK OF "HORSTMANN & ALLIEN/N.Y. WITH CIRCLE OF RAYS. REFERENCE ALBERT LA - 7A1.
{FROCK COAT HAS SIX COPPER PLATED STARS ON THE COLLAR THAT REALLY STAND OUT}
FROCK COAT HAS CLOTH DAMAGE FROM BATTLEFIELD SWEET AND INSECT DAMAGE & SOME MOTH DAMAGE, BUT STILL LOOKS VERY NICE. ALL KINDS OF INFORMATION & DOCUMENTS COMES WITH THIS CONFEDERATE BATTLEFIELD FROCK COAT.
IT WAS LISTED IN GARY HENDERSHOTT CATALOG PRICED AT $57,900 years ago
{ DOCUMENTS & FILE FROM CIVIL WAR CLOTH EXPERT LATE JIM FRASCA COMES WITH THE UNIFORM }
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Union Frock coat Sgt. Harris H. Enders 116th New York Infantry Battlefield coat & Forage cap
{ SOLD } this Identified Uniform to good friend
Major General Horatio Gouverneur Wright
from Connecticut Commander of Six Corps,
was with General Grant & Sherman this was his
Battlefield Frock coat Sixth Corps that was
Identified to him, He wore this Battlefield
Identified Major General`s Frock Coat { SOLD }
Identified: Colonel John P. Taylor 1st Pa. Cavalry
very rare Shell Jacket it was in Major Battles
Colonel Taylor stopped Confederate General
"JEB" Stuart on third day at Gettysburg
{ Identified Very Rare Officers Shell Jacket }
Gettysburg Battlefield Shell Jacket {$23,500.00}
{ Historical Gettysburg Officers Shell Jacket }
VERY RARE IDENTIFIED COLONEL OF THE UNION CAVALRY , CIVIL WAR UNION BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL BORN IN MIFFLIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA AT THE OUT BREAK OF THE CIVIL WAR HE ENLISTED IN THE UNION ARMY AND WAS COMMISSIONED CAPTAIN OF COMPANY C, IN THE 1ST PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEER CAVALRY. IN SEPTEMBER 1862 HE WAS PROMOTED LT. COLONEL AND HE PARTICIPATED IN THE BATTLE OF BULL RUN, BATTLE OF ANTIETAM AND BATTLE OF FREDERICKSBURG.
PROMOTED COLONEL IN COMMAND OF THE 2ND CAVALRY DIVISION IN MARCH 1863, HE LED HIS TROOPS AT THE CHANCELLORSVILLE CAMPAIGN, BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG AND BRISTOE CAMPAIGN. CONSOLIDATED WITH OTHER CAVALRY REGIMENTS OF THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC IN 1864, HE SAW ACTION DURING THE APPOMATTOX CAMPAIGN UNTIL THE SURRENDER OF GENERAL LEE AND HIS ARMY THE APPOMATTOX COURT HOUSE. FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICES, HE BREVETTED BRIGADIER GENERAL, US VOLUNTEERS ON AUGUST 4, 1865. HE DIED IN REEDSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA AND HIS METAL CASKET WAS CAST FROM A MELTED DOWN CIVIL WAR CANNON.
PROMOTED COLONEL IN COMMAND OF THE 2ND CAVALRY DIVISION IN MARCH 1863, HE LED HIS TROOPS AT THE CHANCELLORSVILLE CAMPAIGN, BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG AND BRISTOE CAMPAIGN. CONSOLIDATED WITH OTHER CAVALRY REGIMENTS OF THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC IN 1864, HE SAW ACTION DURING THE APPOMATTOX CAMPAIGN UNTIL THE SURRENDER OF GENERAL LEE AND HIS ARMY THE APPOMATTOX COURT HOUSE. FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICES, HE BREVETTED BRIGADIER GENERAL, US VOLUNTEERS ON AUGUST 4, 1865. HE DIED IN REEDSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA AND HIS METAL CASKET WAS CAST FROM A MELTED DOWN CIVIL WAR CANNON.
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Union Major Officer`s Infantry Battle Field
used Shell Jacket so Very Rare { $11,750.00 }
VERY RARE UNION OFFICER`S MAJOR`S INFANTRY SHELL BATTLEFIELD JACKET WITH SMITH PATENT SHOULDER STRAPS & QUADRAFOIL DECORATED SLEEVES & TRIM. DOUBLE BREASTED JACKET ALSO HAS ALL THE INFANTRY BUTTONS. LOOKS TO HAVE A BULLET HOLE THAT HAS BEEN REPAIRED TO RIGHT SLEEVE.
THIS BATTLE JACKET IS IN GREAT SHAPE AND ALSO HAS A
{ LETTER FROM LES JENSEN CLOTH EXPERT COMES WITH IT }
CAME OUT OF VERY BIG CIVIL WAR COLLECTION.
THIS BATTLE JACKET IS IN GREAT SHAPE AND ALSO HAS A
{ LETTER FROM LES JENSEN CLOTH EXPERT COMES WITH IT }
CAME OUT OF VERY BIG CIVIL WAR COLLECTION.
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Identified: Union Cavalry Officer`s Frock coat
Colonel Horace Capron 14th Illinois Cavalry this is the best one around, His name is written in old
ink in his left sleeve by the cuff.
{ Historical Battlefield Frock Coat { $19,500.00 }
UNION CAVALRY OFFICERS FROCK COAT WITH HIS NAME IN THE LEFT CUFF. SUPERB CONDITION AND VERY SCARCE CIVIL WAR FULL COLONEL CAVALRY FROCK COAT. EXQUISITE QUALITY BLUE WOOL WITH BLACK SILK LINING, QUILTED IN THE UPPER BODY WITH FANCY DECORATIVE STITCHING, WITH DRAPED SKIRT. GREAT PERIOD SLEEVE CUT 10" ELBOWS TAPERING TO A 5" RAW CUT SKIRT EDGE. DOUBLE BREASTED SEVEN BUTTON FRONT WITH ALL OF THE ORIGINAL D. EVANS Cs, TWO ORIGINAL EVANS EAGLE Cs ON TOP OF THE REAR PLEATS, ORIGINAL MASSIVE COLONEL OF CAVALRY SHOULDER STRAPS, 2.25" WIDE WITH VERY HEAVY TRIPLE BULLION AND GILT WIRE BORDERS, BULLION EAGLE WITH SEQUIONS ON THE WINGS, YELLOW VELVET BACKGROUND.
THIS FROCK COAT DISPLAYS SUPERB CONDITION OVERALL. THERE`S ALSO A PICTURE OF COLONEL HORACE CAPRON WEARING THIS FROCK COAT. { There`s also his Military & Pension documents and other documents that come with this Identified Civil War Frock Coat }
THIS FROCK COAT DISPLAYS SUPERB CONDITION OVERALL. THERE`S ALSO A PICTURE OF COLONEL HORACE CAPRON WEARING THIS FROCK COAT. { There`s also his Military & Pension documents and other documents that come with this Identified Civil War Frock Coat }
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