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#4170 US
Army Officer's Frockcoat. 1841 Uniform Regulations specify all Officers from Second
Lieutenant thru Colonel to wear a dark blue Single Breasted Frockcoat, stand up
collar, single breasted with not less than 8, nor more than 10
(depending on the size of the officer) large buttons on the breast, with
2 buttons on the back at the waist and 2 at the ends of the pocket
flaps. Made in 20 ounce dark blue field service wool or our 16 ounce deluxe wool.
The 2-1/2" functional cuffs close with two small
buttons. Collar height is about 2-1/4” without stiffening. With black
cotton body lining and natural cotton sleeve lining. Standard with
Branch of Service letter buttons loose for you to sew on. Specify
Artillery, Infantry, Dragoon or Staff Officer. **Please note
Dragoon Officer's got special Shoulder boards- see details below.
Made in
USA.
Dragoon
Officers were to have a unique shoulder
rank device exclusive to their branch of service. Called Dragoon
Officer Shoulder
"Boards" in the Regulations, they are usually called a
Shoulder Scale today. There were only two
regiments of Dragoons- the 1st and 2nd. If ordering Dragoon
Officer "Boards" (imported)
remember to choose either the "1" or "2" numeral in the appropriate
choice box below. All Dragoon Officer Rank insignia is left loose for the customer to
install.
This garment is custom made
for each order- Please allow 6 weeks.
Since custom orders are not
returnable please visit our
measurements page and submit your measurements when you order.
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