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C.S. Shell Jackets

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Confederate Civil War Uniform Coat


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C. S. Shell Jackets

C.S. Enlisted and NCOs Shell Jacket (Confederate)

Item Last Updated: Friday, 15-Mar-2024 13:46:17 MST

    The early war period saw many different styles, trims and types of uniforms. Our Early War Shelljacket reflects the "militia influence" of a romantic war. Uniforms have more trim, more buttons (always shiny) and were usually designed by the militia units themselves prior to the war. When war came and most militia units were absorbed into Confederate service, they quickly found that their fancy militia dress uniforms were unsuitable for field use.

    The Plain jackets are made in Medium Grey or Brown Grey wool colors and different Wooljean colors. All are cotton lined and most feature a nine button front, however, other button amounts are available at extra cost.

    Specify Branch of Service Color: Red - Artillery, Yellow - Cavalry, Sky Blue - Infantry, French Blue - Infantry (French Blue was used in both the Eastern and Western theatres of the War.) or Black - Militia.


    This REPRODUCTION Clothing item is Made in the USA. This a quality reproduction item made as close as is modernly possible. Sewing is done by machine to keep costs down (except where hand sewing is required) and most do not show externally. Some items offer hand sewing on exposed stitching (such as buttonholes) for an additional cost.

    Pictures of the item on this page are pictures of the item we sold. All pictures of items we sell are Copyrighted, either by us or our supplier of the item.

    This is not a costume that is made using modern construction or components that did not exist during the time of its original usage (IE: zippers, etc.). Beware of fakes, especially ones using images stolen from this site (Copyright Infringement).

These items are
Made in USA
Made in USA

    Chevrons are not included with uniforms, whether pictured or not, but can be added for an additional charge.

    Material and Color Samples Page.
    Measurement Chart: Click Here.

C.S. Enlisted / NCO early war shelljacket, Cavalry corporal, cadet grey
Cavalry Corporal
Cadet Grey
C.S. Enlisted / NCO early war shelljacket, artillery corporal, medium grey
Artillery Corporal
Medium Grey
U.S. Enlisted / NCO early war shelljacket, with epaulets, medium grey
With Epaulets
Enlisted/NCO
C.S. Enlisted / NCO early war shelljacket, 1st Virginia Cavalry
1st Virginia Cavalry
Enlisted/NCO
C.S. Enlisted / NCO early war shelljacket, 11th Mississippi Infantry
11th Mississippi Infantry
Enlisted/NCO
C.S. Enlisted / NCO early war shelljacket, 17th Mississippi Infantry
17th Mississippi Infantry
Enlisted/NCO

Early War Shelljackets

    #1 and #2 show the typical Early War Shell Jackets, each with optional Corporal stripes. Specifications for our Early War Jacket are as follows: Long waisted jacket, with branch of service colors on the collar, cuffs, and edge piping (piping runs down the front and around the bottom). The coat has a 9 button front with 2 small size button on each cuff. Other amounts of front buttons are available upon request The coat is lined with natural muslin and has an inside left breast pocket.

Early War Shelljacket with Epaulets

    A variation of our Early War Jacket has shoulder straps, collar and cuff facings in the branch of service colors with the edge piping being dropped.  Other variations of this jacket are available, please write supplying photos and documentation for quotation. All Early War Jackets are custom made, usual delivery is eight to ten weeks for custom orders.

Other Variations of Shelljackets

1st Virginia Cavalry, 11th Mississippi Infantry
and 17th Mississippi Infantry

    The jacket on the left is an Early War shelljacket of the 1st Virginia Cavalry. Specifications: Long waisted jacket, with black branch of service colors on the collar and cuffs, as well as chest trim. The coat has a 9 button front with 2 small size button on each cuff. The coat is lined with natural muslin and has an inside left breast pocket. It is available in either Medium Grey or Cadet Grey.

   The jacket on the left is also an Early War shelljacket, but of the 11th Mississippi Infantry. Mississippi adopted red as the trim color for Infantry rather than Light Blue.

    Custom made item, please allow 8 - 10 weeks for delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Rush orders are available for an additional price. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time from 8 - 10 weeks to 4 - 5 weeks. The price on rush orders DOES NOT include faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.

Confederate Early War Shelljacket for Enlisted and NCO's (QM-1201)

C.S. Enlisted / NCO early war shelljacket, artillery corporal, medium grey
Priced From:
$229.00
Size: Size chart
Coat Color:
Branch/Unit Trim/Color:
Buttons:

Sew On Buttons $18.00
Buttonholes:
Shoulder Tabs:
Belt Loops:
Rank Insignia (Chevrons):
Chest options:
- - - - - Comments and Measurements - - - - -
To insure proper size coat, include ALL the size information below.
Comments (70 characters max)
Height
"
Weight
"
Chest
"
Largest Stomach
(Usually @ Belly Button)

"
Top of Shoulder to 1"
Above Upper Knuckles

"
Delivery options:
Qty:
Add to Cart:
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U.S. Enlisted / NCO early war shelljacket, plain, medium grey
Medium Grey
Enlisted/NCO
U.S. Enlisted / NCO early war shelljacket, plain, medium grey
Tan Butternut
Black Collar & Cuffs
Enlisted/NCO

Common (Plain) Shelljackets

    Also, throughout the war, some soldiers procured their own uniforms, either by private purchase of tailor made clothing or by having the folks back home "make up" a new uniform to replace their tattered one. We refer to these nondescript jackets as "Common (Plain) Confederate Shelljackets". They do not have the piping down the front and around the bottom, but can have collar and cuff branch of service colors.

    A "Home Style" version is available unlined and with no trim.

    Custom made item, please allow 8 - 10 weeks for delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Rush orders are available for an additional price. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time from 8 - 10 weeks to 4 - 5 weeks. The price on rush orders DOES NOT include faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.

Confederate Common (Plain) Shelljacket for Enlisted and NCO's (QM-1304 / QM-1303)

U.S. Enlisted / NCO early war shelljacket, plain, medium grey
Priced From:
$179.00
Size: Size chart
Color:
Trim Color:
Buttons:

Sew On Buttons $24.00
Buttonholes:
Chest options:
Rank Insignia (Chevrons):
- - - - - Comments and Measurements - - - - -
To insure proper size coat, include ALL the size information below.
Comments (70 characters max)
Height
"
Weight
"
Chest
"
Largest Stomach
(Usually @ Belly Button)

"
Top of Shoulder to 1"
Above Upper Knuckles

"
Delivery options:
Qty:
Add to Cart:
View Your Shopping Cart
U.S. Enlisted / NCO early war shelljacket, plain, wooljean
Grey Wooljean
Enlisted/NCO
C.S. Enlisted/NCO early war shelljacket, plain, wooljean
Brown Wooljean
Enlisted/NCO
w/right front pocket

Wooljean Shelljackets

    These are examples of the plain shelljacket (without trim colors) made from our wool jean (Homespun) cloth. These uniforms were made from cloth that the tailor or seamstress could procure locally. Rarely would they resemble what the rest of the soldier's unit was wearing. This may explain some eye witness accounts of Confederate soldiers wearing such a hodgepodge mixture of uniforms.

    There is also an option of an outside pocket, either on the left or right. The pocket option is available for an additional cost.

    Custom made item, please allow 8 - 10 weeks for delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Rush orders are available for an additional price. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time from 8 - 10 weeks to 4 - 5 weeks. The price on rush orders DOES NOT include faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.

Confederate Early War Wooljean Shelljacket for Enlisted and NCO's (QM-1250)

U.S. Enlisted / NCO early war shelljacket, plain, wooljean
Priced From:
$249.00
Size: Size chart
Color:
Buttons:

Sew On Buttons $12.00
Buttonholes:
Optional Pockets:
Chest options:
Rank Insignia (Chevrons):
- - - - - Comments and Measurements - - - - -
To insure proper size coat, include ALL the size information below.
Comments (70 characters max)
Height
"
Weight
"
Chest
"
Largest Stomach
(Usually @ Belly Button)

"
Top of Shoulder to 1"
Above Upper Knuckles

"
Delivery options:
Qty:
Add to Cart:
View Your Shopping Cart

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