Original U.S. Indian Wars Five Button Sack Coat with Chevrons Spanish Artillery But six days later

But six days later

indicating later war production

7th Cavalry was killed in the morning fighting

and where they had since died it was also awarded to their surviving next-of-kin

It is constructed of blue wool fabric around a central cotton layer

Original U.S. Indian Wars Five Button Sack Coat with Chevrons Spanish Artillery But six days laterOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the standard regulation field uniform of the plains from 1874 until 1883, lined and with original chevrons for an infantry corporal. These jackets saw heavy field use and many were used well into the era of the Spanish American War of 1898. Features a five button front, with American Eagle buttons of the period with HORSTMANN back markings. Unknown cuff rank insignia. Approximate