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U.S. M1851 Officer's Cloak Coat (Union) |
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U.S. Officer's Regulation Cloak Coat: was authorized for all officers by regulation.
Starting in 1852, this dark blue overcoat was regulation for both Army and
Marine officers (see details below) until the Army's design change in 1872.
It is double breasted and made using our 20 ounce dark blue wool.
The Army version is fully lined with heavy black cotton and is edge
bound with black 1/2" mohair lace. The detachable cape closes with a "loop eschelle"
is also lined with black cotton.
It is fully lined with heavy black cotton. Progressive rows of intricately
woven sleeve braid in black silk indicate the rank of the officer.
There are adjusting belts on the coat back. Coat front is kept closed by means
of four "frogs". If desired, coat is available with buttons instead of
frogs at a reduced price. If the button version is ordered; there are
10 large buttons on the coat itself and 7 on the cape for the ranks of
Lieutenant thru Colonel. Brigadier General's have the coat buttons placed in
the 4 groups of 2 with the cape having 8 small buttons placed the same.
Major General's have the large coat buttons arranged in 3 groups of 3 with
the cape having 9 small buttons placed the same. There are two slash pockets
just below the waistline. Progressive rows of sleeve braid are intricately
woven in the Regulation pattern on the sleeve to indicate the rank of the
officer. Black silk is the Regulation color for the sleeve braid. Other
variations of this uniform coat are also available.
Historical Note: In 1862, the Uniform
Board allowed Army officer's to wear the Enlisted sky blue Greatcoat in the
field. This small change helped disguise US Officer's from Confederate Sharp
Shooters.
US Marine Officer's Regulation Cloakcoat: is
identical to the Army pattern except that the coat has a scarlet wool body
lining in place of the black cotton lining. Per the Regulations, the Marine
cape is still lined with black cotton. Marine Officer Cloak Coat only
offered in the Regulation version with Scarlet wool body lining, Black
Cotton Cape lining, Frog buttons and black silk braid on the sleeves.
Specify Frogs or Buttons and RANK: 2nd or 1st Lieutenant
(1 row of Black Sleeve Braid), Captain (2 rows of Black Sleeve Braid), Major
(3 rows of Black Sleeve Braid), Lieutenant Colonel (4 rows of Black Sleeve
Braid), Colonel (5 rows of Black Sleeve Braid) or General (5 tall pattern
rows of Black Sleeve Braid).
U.S. M1851 Officer's Cloak Coat (Union) |
General's
w/Frogs |
Captain's
w/Buttons |
Maj. Genl's w/Buttons
& Sleeve Braid |
Marine Officer
(USMC) |
Captains Sleeve
Braid Detail |
Material and Color Samples Page.
Measurement Chart: Click Here.
Custom made item, please allow 8 - 10 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Rush orders are available for an
additional price. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time from 8 - 10 weeks to 4 - 5 weeks. The price
on rush orders DOES NOT include faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
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All Officer Uniforms (Coats, Pants, Vests, Kepis and Forage Caps), all Indian War Uniforms (Coats, Pants,
Wool Shirts & Vests)
and All Civilian Clothing (Coats, Pants & Vests) as well as Many Large and Tall size
items take 9 to 11 weeks for delivery; UNLESS the item has a delivery time listed, then that is the delivery time.
Most other clothing (WHITE Cotton Shirts, Cravats, Suspenders, Felt Hats, etc.) take 2 - 4 weeks for delivery.
For more information on ordering, see Order Information Page.
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For Clothing and Uniform measurement chart: Click Here. |
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