Original U.S. Indian Wars Spanish-American War Federal Army Issue Pattern 1887 Fatigue Sack Coat
Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. U.S. Army Issue Pattern 1887 Fatigue Blouse (AKA “Sack Coat”). 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.
The coat is fully lined with one internal pocket. Inside the left sleeve lining it is nicely marked:
Inspected
N.G.C.
Mar 14 1900
Five-Button Front, each button is of the Indian War “Chicken Head” pattern button, each marked Horstman. There are some period repairs to the front of the coat, which fortunately do not detract from the displayability of the garment.
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, and ready for display!
Approximate Measurements:
Collar to Shoulder: 8”
Shoulder to Sleeve: 23.5”
Shoulder to Shoulder: 16”
Chest Width: 14”
Waist Width: 16”
Hip Width: 19”
Front Length: 28”
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