Original U.S. Immediate Post-Civil War Era New York State Cavalry Shell Jacket Converted To Tailcoat Japanese Artwork & Posters Germany ignored Russia and moved

Germany ignored Russia and moved first against France

It is locked into place by a flat surface on the very same plate

Bullion Stars on each collar lapel

The French blunderbuss pistol itself is 9 1/2" barrel

Beautifully hand-painted on the upper portion of this vest by the veteran:Upper Right Side:A

Original U.S. Immediate Post-Civil War Era New York State Cavalry Shell Jacket Converted To Tailcoat Japanese Artwork & Posters Germany ignored Russia and movedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Original Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of a late Civil War to Immediate Post War Cavalry Shell Jacket that was worn by a member of the New York State Cavalry. The shell jacket is interesting in the aspect that it was converted to a more eye catching tailcoat, more than likely for parade and ceremonial purposes. The shell jacket became regulation for the US army in 1833, replacing the