Name/Title
Jacket, BattleEntry/Object ID
2009.0334Description
Civil War Uniform of Union Officer's Shell Jacket
Hand sewn navy wool jacket with coarsely woven linen liniing
sleeves lined with cotton fabric of blue stripe design
unspun wool between lining and burlap interfacing
10 button front closure, one button missing
metal buttons with spread eagle and striped shield indicates officer
3 large chevrons pointing downward on red wool ground, indicates rank of Sergeant in Artillery
Left front slanted pocket and inside left chest pocket
2 button closure at 3 1/2 inch split sleeve edge, 3 buttons missing
2 1/2 inch collar with metal loop at right collar seamCollection
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