U.S. Officer's Shell Jacket for Senior Officers (Union)
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The U.S. Civil War Senior Officer's
Uniform Double Breasted Shell Jacket has the front buttons spaced per regulations. It
is made of dark blue wool and lined with black cotton. The collar and cuffs
are made of the same material as the coat. The coat comes with an inside
left breast pocket. It has functional cuffs, with three button closure.
It is identical to the Senior Officer's Frockcoat except the jacket has no
skirt.
Senior Officers Double Breasted coat comes with
a 14 button front and a total of 20 buttons.
The Gold or black sleeve braid on this jacket was not
regulation. However, there are examples of original uniforms in museums that have
this braid on the sleeves. Some have the braid in black, others in gold.
The pattern indicates the rank and is taken from the cloak coat sleeve
braid design.
U.S. (Union) Officer's Shell Jacket
for Senior Officers
w/Shoulder Boards
& Sleeve Braid
w/Shoulder Boards
& NO Sleeve Braid
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).
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.
U.S. Senior Officers Shell Jacket (QM-0420)
1850 through 1871 Officer's Shoulder Boards
including Post Mexican War, Civil War and Post Civil War
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Normally only worn on the fatigue uniforms (Civil War: Sack Coat and Frock Coat / Indian Wars: Sack Coat and Undress Coat). But
sometimes used on the Indian Wars Dress Frock Coat for Undress Occasions. Shoulder boards for uniforms are sold in pairs.
Branch of service colors are: Artillery - Red, Cavalry - Yellow, Berdan - Green, Chaplain - Black w/Cross, Engineer - Black w/Castle,
Infantry - Medium Blue, Medical - Black w/MS, Paymaster - Black w/PD, Quartermaster - Black w/QM, Signal Corps - Black w/Crossed Flags, Topo Engineer -
Black w/TE, Staff, including ALL Generals - Black.
Chaplain, Engineer, Medical, Paymaster, Quartermaster, Signal Corps and Topo Engineer in ranks other than Captain and Major are
a custom item and can take 4 to 12 weeks for delivery.
Very Fancy Shoulder Boards: these included: Double Row Border, Triple Row Border, Four Row Border and Oak Leaf Border. These
are wider than the standard shoulder boards, up to 2-1/4" wide. We only offer the triple row and oak leaf border ones. These are special order shoulder
boards and can take 4 to 12 weeks for delivery.
Very Fancy Shoulder Boards - Special Order
Double Row Border
Triple Row Border
Four Row Border
Oak Leaf Border
Shoulder Boards are NOT included with coats, but are available for an additional cost. You must add these item to the cart
separately.
Foot and Mounted Trousers for U.S. (Union)
Enlisted, NCO's and Officers
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M1858 Inf. Sgt.
Both the M-1858 (Dark Blue) and M-1862 (Sky Blue) US Army trousers are offered. Our Union style trousers have the split back with cord tie
and comes with side seam pockets. Mule Ear, Dog Ear and USMC French style pockets are available as an extra cost item. Trousers should be worn quite loose.
They also have a 1" higher rise than today's blue jeans. Legs are left un-hemmed so that you can hem them the length that you want. Pewter buttons for
fly and suspenders are supplied. ONE front suspender button is standard. If two per side are desired, specify and add 50 cents.
Mounted style has an extra layer of wool in the seat and inner leg area. Standard color is Sky Blue, however, M-1858 model dark blue
and Berdan's Green is available on custom order.
The M-1862 trousers were worn well into the Indian Wars. If you are purchasing them for Indian Wars NCO or Officer use, make sure to
specify the appropriate M1872 Trouser stripe.
For Army Officers: The 1858 Army Regulations called for officer's of all branches to wear Dark Blue trousers with the appropriate
branch of service colored cord welt (piping) in the out seam. Generals and Staff Officer's trousers were to be plain without any piping. The 1862 Uniform
Regulations changed the trouser color to Sky Blue for line officers (Artillery, Cavalry and Infantry) and continued the branch colored piping. Generals
and their staff officers were to continue wearing Dark Blue trousers. However, 1861 Regulations now called for Staff Officer's trousers to have a 1/8" gold
metallic piping. General's trousers continued to be plain without any piping.
For USMC (United States Marine Corps) order the Sky Blue trousers with the USMC pocket and belted back options. For Privates,
Corporals, Sergeants and First Sergeants order them without any piping/trouser stripe and for Officer's, Sgt Major, QM Sgt, Drum Major, Chief Musician and
Musicians order them with the USMC piping.
For Veterans Reserve Corps order the Sky Blue trousers with either back option and the Veterans Reserve Corps stripes.
For Navy Officer's order the Dark Blue trousers with side seam pockets, belted back option and NO piping/trouser stripe.
U.S. Military Trousers, Foot and Mounted (QM-0701)
Enlisted, NCO's and Officers
M1862 trousers
front and back
M1858
Officer
M1862
Sergeant
Berdan
Sharpshooter
optional
back belt
USMC
Sr NCO & Officer
USMC French Pocket
& optional watch pocket
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).
In DARK BLUE or if STRIPES are added to these
trousers they become aCustom 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.
U.S. Military FOOT Trousers
for Enlisted/NCO & Officers including Navy & Marines
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.
U.S. Berdan Sharpshooters Trousers
for Enlisted/NCO and Officers
Mounted Trousers
In DARK BLUE or if STRIPES are added to these trousers they become aCustom 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.
U.S. Military MOUNTED Trousers
for Enlisted/NCO and Officers
Civil War Officers Sashes
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From 1852 thru 1872 the US Army Regulations call for officers to wear a silk net sash. US Sergeant Majors, Quartermaster
Sergeants, Hospital Stewards and First Sergeants were to wear red wool sashes. The Confederate Army Regulations were the same as the US Army
Regulations, except that they added a Yellow Sash for Cavalry Officers.
The Sash was wrapped twice around the waist and tied at the left hip. The pendant was to extend about 18" below the waist.
These sashs come in two lengths:
Standard Length: 30" to 40" Waist Size.
Long Length: 42" to 48" Waist Size. Long Length is available in Crimson, Yellow and Buff ONLY.
Tassel
Colors of sashes, by Branch
A
US & CS General Officers (General's): Buff
B
US & CS Line and Staff Officers and
USMC Officers, except Commandant: Crimson/Wine
US Dragoon Officers: Orange
C
US & CS Medical Officers: Emerald
D
CS Cavalry Officers: Yellow
E
US NCO Red Wool Sash
Sabre Belt for Mounted Troops and Officers
U.S. Black Leather or C.S. Russet Leather
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This item was used by both Union and Confederate
Mounted troops (Cavalry and Mounted Artillery, etc.), as well as many officers using it for fatigue
duty. All saber belts for U.S. troops were black leather. Some Confederate troops had black leather
belts, while others had them in russet leather.
Show as officer's plain version, with brass adjusting buckle on shoulder strap.
The is also a fancy version with the brass adjusting buckle on shoulder strap and decorative stitching.
Enlisted belts did not have a buckle on the shoulder strap.
This REPRODUCTION Leather 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). The leather is oiled, except for the White Buff Leather and the Enameled Leather, (usually Neatsfoot Oil) to protect it, but is usually soaked in by the time you receive it (we do not use Neatsfoot Oil Compound as it can damage stitching).
Our Russet Leather Oak Tanned Leather. It is not dyed, it is the natural color from the tanning process. Color will vary with lot. It will darken with age. If you want to speed up the process leave it outdoors in the sun on a hot day. Also the more you oil it the darker it will become. There is a very good article about 1800s russet by David Jarnigan and Ken Knopp at www.jarnaginco.com/fair%20leather.pdf.
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: chicago screws, etc.). Beware of fakes, especially ones using images stolen from this site (Copyright Infringement).
These items are
Made in USA
NOTE: Belts should be ordered by WAIST SIZE,
not the size over clothing. Belts are made longer (usually 4'') to adjust for going over the coat. If you will
NOT be wearing this belt over a coat, then order your belt 2 inches smaller than your waist size.
Sabre Belt, U.S. Black Leather or C.S. Russet Leather
U.S. M1850 Staff and Field Officers Sword
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On April 9, 1850, the US Army adopted a standard saber for all staff officers and for
the field officers of infantry, artillery and riflemen. Like the foot officer's sword adopted the same day,
it was based upon a French sword. It was used until 1872 when the lighter model 1860 became the regulation.
The blade is slightly curved and is single edged with a false edge extending back nine inches from the point.
It has a wide deep fuller which runs from ricasso to the beginning of the false edge, and there is a narrow
fuller above the wide fuller which is about five inches shorter than the wide fuller. The obverse side of the
blade is decorated with etched designs which include floral sprays, military trophies, an American eagle and
a large ribbon with the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM". The reverse side also has similar etching with
"U S" instead of the eagle and the ribbon. The blade bears the words "IRON PROOF". The
pommel and hilt are brass and the grip is wood covered with black leather and wire bound. The scabbard is
metal and black with brass mounts.
Overall length: 38", Blade: 32" by 1 1/8inches wide at the hilt. Weight: 3 lbs. 9 oz.
All Officer Uniforms (Coats, Pants, Vests, Kepis and Forage Caps), all Indian War Uniforms (Coats,
Pants, Wool Shirts & Vests) and All Civilian Clothing (Coats, Pants & Vests) as well as Many Large and Tall size
items take 9 to 11 weeks for delivery; UNLESS the item has a delivery time listed, then that is the delivery time.
Most other clothing (WHITE Cotton Shirts, Cravats, Suspenders, Felt Hats, etc.) take 2 - 4 weeks for delivery.
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