US artillery service shell

Description

The us regulation artillery service shell was worn by artillery troops throughout the war. Made from 16 oz quality dark blue wool. Body is lined in brown or black cotton, with sleeve lining in muslin and inside breast pocket. Twelve medium sized eagle buttons are sewn down the front, with four on the collar and two buttons on each functional (working) cuff. Comes with trim on the collar, sleeve, down the front edge, back seams, bottom edge & bolsters. Back has a “V” shape along the bottom back of the coat. HAND SEWN button holes!