Original U.S. Indian Wars Sons of Veterans of the Civil War M1883 Sack Coat / Fatigue Blouse with Matching Trousers - Served as Militia
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Original Item. Only One Available. This is a very nice Indian Wars private-purchase M1883 Sack coat & trousers worn during the 1880s and 1890s by a member of the Sons of Veterans of the Civil War. The Sons of Veterans of the Civil War was an auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic. The SV not only assisted aging GAR veterans but also maintained an armed militia that was a part of the Army Reserve in the same manner as other US militia units.
The sack coat has a great lining but is missing the tag that was originally over one of the pockets. The jacket retains all buttons in fair shape, with four being Sons of Veterans of the Civil War buttons and the middle 5th button being a Federal U.S. button, likely done by the soldier during the period to show he was part of a militia. The jacket has blue Corporal chevrons on each sleeve, for an infantry corporal.
The 4 Sons of Veterans of the Civil War buttons are marked for A.P. Davis of Pittsburgh with an 1888 patent date.
The trousers are in great shape with a blue stripe down each side for infantry. We very rarely are able to offer this model of coat with the original trousers!
Ready for further research and display.
Approximate Measurements
Collar to shoulder: 9"
Shoulder to sleeve: 24”
Shoulder to shoulder: 13
Chest width: 17”
Waist: 16"
Hip: 21"
Front length: 28"
Pants:
Waist: 15"
Inseam: 27"
SUVCW, named initially the Sons of Veterans of the United States of America, was founded by Major Augustus P. Davis in November 1881 to ensure the preservation of principles of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) and to provide assistance to veterans. It is based on the principles of Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty.
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