Original U.S. Indian Wars Cavalry Officer Frock Coat Named to Captain Bixby
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic, Indian Wars (1880-1895) officer’s uniform frock coat complete with one original, quality Cavalry shoulder strap of a Captain. Well-constructed of rich, dark indigo-blue wool broadcloth, the uniform frock coat exhibits a six-piece main body, consisting of two front panels, two side panels and two back panels plus the skirts. Coat is in nice condition with just a handful of tiny moth nips and some seam splitting. Uniform has a two-piece standing interior collar of the same fine broadcloth material and is piped with black satin around the base. Interior collar exhibits minor repairs.
This frock coat exhibits one wonderful gilt wire bordered shoulder strap with bullion Captains bars. The yellow velvet field is in good condition with no mothing. Sleeves are typical two piece construction.
Coat cuffs display three small size, Eagle “Shield” brass buttons on each cuff. This single-breasted uniform coat features nine coat-size, Eagle “D” brass buttons arranged in one row down the front of the coat. All of the buttons are original and are in very fine condition. All coat buttons are backmarked with HORSTMANN. All the uniform buttons are attractive, undented and exhibit much gold gilt.
The interior body panel of the coat is lightly padded and lined with light cream-colored cotton. Sweat stains evident. Interior features an original tailor label that reads:
ESTABLISHED 1838
WAR NOCK
TRADEMARK
NEW YORK
M.DUNCAN
CAPT BIXBY
Rear of coat is cut with a center split, a.k.a. vent, and has folded tails with a pocket worked into each of the tails.
Original, Indian Wars Cavalry uniform frock coats such as this specimen are much sought after in the today’s collecting market. Reasonably priced, this handsome Indian Wars officer’s frock coat is certain to prove an attractive cloth acquisition to any American military display or collection.
Approximate Measurements
Collar to shoulder: 9”
Shoulder to sleeve: 25”
Shoulder to shoulder: 18”
Chest width: 18”
Waist width: 16”
Hip width: 23”
Front length: 35"
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