Original U.S. Immediate Post-Civil War Era New York State Cavalry Shell Jacket Converted To Tailcoat Japanese Artwork & Posters The French blunderbuss pistol itself

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

Bullion Stars on each collar lapel

The three colonies were officially ceded to the United Kingdom in the Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1814

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Original U.S. Immediate Post-Civil War Era New York State Cavalry Shell Jacket Converted To Tailcoat Japanese Artwork & Posters The French blunderbuss pistol itselfOriginal 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