M1872 Junior and Senior Officer's Frockcoat

    Shoulder Knots were used in the Full Dress Version while Shoulder Boards were used in the "Undress" version. Shoulder Knots were by far the most common rank designation used on this frockcoat. Staff and Medical Officer knots have their appropriate designation and are without the Regimental Number. Made in the USA!

     Shoulder Knots and/or Shoulder Boards are NOT included (whether pictured or not), but are available for an additional cost. Shoulder Knots: for 1st through 10th Regiments, you select them from the "Regiment or Dept:" drop-down. For ALL other Regiments, select the "Other Regiment - SPECIFY +$79.00" option from the "Regiment or Dept:" drop-down and place the number in the "Other #" box.

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    Shoulder Knots were used in the Full Dress Version while Shoulder Boards were used in the "Undress" version. Shoulder Knots were by far the most common rank designation used on this frockcoat. Staff and Medical Officer knots have their appropriate designation and are without the Regimental Number. Made in the USA!

     Shoulder Knots and/or Shoulder Boards are NOT included (whether pictured or not), but are available for an additional cost. Shoulder Knots: for 1st through 10th Regiments, you select them from the "Regiment or Dept:" drop-down. For ALL other Regiments, select the "Other Regiment - SPECIFY +$79.00" option from the "Regiment or Dept:" drop-down and place the number in the "Other #" box.

     Measurement Chart: Click Here.

    Comes with Branch Color Background and Rank Insignia. Regimental Numbers or Staff Department can be added for an additional charge. Engineer Corps "E.C.", Medical "M.D.", Ordnance Dept "O.D.", Pay Department "P.D.", Signal Service "S.S." are all STAFF, with a Black Background and NO Regimental Number.

    The 1st Lieutenant, Capt and Major of the 7th Cavalry are shown and are normally, but not always, stocked by my supplier and take 2 to 3 weeks.

    Epaulets are NOT included with coats whether shown with the coat or not, but are available for an additional cost. You must add this item to the cart separately.

    In 1885 and in 1887, color changes were made designating the Infantry and the Cavalry from the 1872 colors- See larger view.

    Normally only worn on the fatigue uniforms (Sack Coat and Undress Coat). But sometimes used on the Dress Frock Coat for Undress Occasions. Shoulder boards for uniforms are sold in pairs.

    Branch of service colors are: Artillery - Red, Cavalry - 1872-1886 Lemon Yellow / 1887-1898 Dark Yellow, Chaplain - Black w/Cross or Shepherd's Crook, Engineer - Black w/E.C., Infantry - 1872-1884 Sky Blue / 1885-1898 White, Medical - Black w/M.S., Paymaster - Black w/P.D., Quartermaster - Black w/Q.M., Signal Corps - Black w/S.S.

    Staff, including ALL Generals - Black.

    Shoulder Boards are NOT included with coats, but are available for an additional cost. You must add these item to the cart separately.