[CIVIL WAR] Original Artillery Shell Jacket

Original, Civil War regulation dark blue wool artillery shell jacket. With stenciled number "16" and "40" to jacket lining, partially obliterated. Arsenal inspector's mark on interior right sleeve.

Per regulations, the jacket bears 12 general service eagle buttons down the front and is trimmed in red, representing the artillery branch. Its cotton lining is complete with some repairs, possibly evidence of field use.

An excellent and presentable example.

Condition: some wear and repair to lining, one button present but detached.

[Civil War, Union, Confederate, Uniforms, Artillery, Accoutrements, Militaria, Ephemera]