A little History on the Great Coat from the US Regulations of Dress

Great Coat/Overcoat - 5 general service eagle button body, single breasted and 9 small general service eagle button cape. Cape extends to elbow length. Split back seam & adjusting belt with 2 button hole and 1 button. Lined body. Sky Blue wool.

            Mounted: - 12 general service eagle button body, double breasted and 12 small general service eagle button cape. Cape extends to cuff length. Stand up and fold over collar. Split back seam & adjusting belt with 2 button holes and one button. Lined body. Sky Blue wool.

                121...Of all Mounted Corps. - of sky - blue cloth ; stand and fall collar:
double breasted ; cape to reach down to the cuff of the coat when the arm is extended, and to button all the way up ; buttons (24.)

                122...All other enlisted men - of sky - blue cloth; stand - up collar single - breasted ;
cape to reach down to the elbows when the arm is extended, and to button all the way up ;
buttons (14.)

Description from revised regulations of 1861

Fabrics available for Great Coats

Other Colors Available - Call For More Information
Allow minimum of 3-5 weeks on Special Order Colors

21 oz.  Wool
also 13 0z available, for kids uniforms

Sky Blue

Light Mixed Grey

Dark Mixed Grey Special Ordere

Richmond Grey Special Order

 

 

 

Qty:  Select Coat Infantry Mounted

Select Color ------Wool------ Sky Blue Light Mixed Gray Dark Mixed Grey Richmond Grey   Select Size ----Men's---- Size 32 Size 34 Size 36 Size 38 Size 40 Size 42 Size 44 Size 46 Size 48 Size 50 Size 52 Size 54 Size 56 Size 58 Size 60

Select Buttons General Service CSA US Shield Eagle

  Select Button Configuration Standard 6 & 6 - Infantry Regulation 5 & 9 - Infantry Standard 10 & 14 - Mounted Regulation 12 & 12 - Mounted