US artillery service shell- economy

Description

Cavalry and mounted artillery used a short jacket or service shell, which was more practical for riding. This mid-weight navy wool shell jacket has twelve eagle buttons down the front, two on each side of the collar and two on each sleeve. It comes fully lined with black cotton in the body and sleeves are lined with muslin cotton. One inside breast pocket and rear belt “pillows” or bolsters are rolled. The collar, cuffs, front edge, back seams and pillows are trimmed in red piping or “tape”.