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#604M USMC
Enlisted Overcoat- Civil War era -
The 1852 US Marine Regulations state enlisted Marines will wear an
overcoat of blue-grey mixture (called Cadet Grey today) with stand up
collar; single breasted with one row of seven large Marine buttons on
the breast, loose sleeves with turn up cuffs. Circular cape to
button with five small Marine buttons. Cape to be made separate
from the coat and to button on.
Non-commissioned officers
shall wear the chevrons of their grade as prescribed for the full dress
coat at the cuffs. Marine chevrons are available on our webpage:
Chevrons.
There is no lining described
in the Regs, but most likely it was assumed by the Uniform Board that a
lining would be installed as standard. We install a black heavy
cotton drill lining in the body area to help keep the elements off the
upper body. Marine buttons are supplied loose. Made
in the USA!
Some Marine
historians feel that enlisted Marines were issued Army Sky Blue
Overcoats during the war, since the Cadet Grey color could appear to
make this a Confederate Overcoat.
All USMC
uniforms are custom made for each order. Please allow 6 weeks for
delivery. Because
custom orders are not returnable, please visit our
measurement page, and submit your measurements when you order.
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