Original U.S. Indian Wars Federal Army Issue Pattern 1887 Fatigue Sack Coat & M1872 Federal Kepi
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Original Item: Only One Set Available. This is a tremendous offering including a U.S. Army Issue Pattern 1887 Fatigue Blouse (AKA “Sack Coat”) and an M1872 Federal issue kepi. Standard Issue to every U.S. Army Soldier during the late Indian Wars and Spanish-American War, up through the transition to the Model 1902 Coat which was the 1887’s Successor. These were intended to be a loose-fitting garment for wear in the field, as opposed to a tailored parade uniform, these were utilitarian by design.
Five-Button Front (but this jacket is missing one button) each button is of the Indian War “Chicken Head” pattern button, each marked Horstmann. There is heavy mothing across the exterior of the uniform with material loss in many places. There is interior lining, and in the interior right sleeve is the name IRVING LUTZ, a good research project.
The M1872 kepi is in overall good condition with heavy moth damage to the exterior. This U.S. Army Model 1872 Kepi features fabric of dark blue wool broadcloth, with a painted leather visor, with polished cotton lining in the crown. The crown stands 2 3/4" high at the front, 4 3/4" at the rear seam and the top is 4 1/2" in diameter. The body of the cap meets a band of wool seamed only at the back and stiffened with leather. The visor and chinstrap and in fantastic condition, but the body has heavy damage. The leather sweatband is well-retained, something we almost never see. The size is roughly 6 ¾.
One of the longest worn uniforms in U.S. Army History was the Fatigue Blouse, or Sack Coat. Having been worn from the 1850s up unto 1902 in one form or another. The Dark Blue Fatigue Blouse is synonymous with the image of the typical U.S. Army soldier of the 19th Century. This is an excellent example that comes with an M1872 kepi, ready for display!
Approximate Measurements:-
Collar to shoulder: 9"
Shoulder to sleeve: 25.5”
Shoulder to shoulder: 14"
Chest width: 17.5”
Waist: 17"
Hip: 21"
Front length: 29"
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