| CONFEDERATE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT ISSUE SHELL JACKETS: By early 1862, the Confederate Quartermaster Department was beginning to issue substantial quantities of uniforms to the various Armies through the "Depot" system. |
| RICHMOND DEPOT JACKETS (Eastern Theater), often called the Army of Northern Virginia Style. Common features of the Richmond Depot styles are a 6-piece body, 2-piece sleeves, and a 9-button front. Bottom of jacket front has a sharp corner (square cut), is lined with cotton and has an inside left breast pocket. These are special order clothing items, please allow 4 to 6 six weeks delivery time. |
| CONFEDERATE OFFICERS FROCK COAT - This double breasted frock coat was worn by most Confederate officers. An officer's rank was distinguished by the number of rows of sleeve braid and different collar insignia. The price listed below includes gold sleeve rank braid but not collar insignia. Collar insignia is available at an additional cost. The coat is lined and has an inside left breast pocket. Flap style pockets in the folds of the skirt are in-cluded. The coat has the branch of service colors on the collar and cuff facings, and a 1/8" cord pipe down the front edge of the coat. All frock coats have a raw bottom edge as per originals. Per regulations, the coat has 14 equally spaced large buttons on the front , except for Generals, who have the buttons spaced in four sets of twos. Sleeves have non-functional cuffs with 3 small buttons per cuff. Please specify rank and branch of service color: General, staff and engineer; Buff (creme color). Artillery; Red. Cavalry; Yellow. Infantry; Blue. Medical; Black. |
| GREATCOATS: Over his uniform during the cold months, Union soldiers were issued a greatcoat whereas Johnny Reb usually captured his. This coat is made of heavy weight wool and half lined (body section) with heavy muslin. Cuffs turned down. Split back seam and two piece belt in back. |
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