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larger view)
Model of 1861 Chaplain's
Uniform Frock Coat
Showing addition of braid on
model of 1864-1880 Chaplain's
Frock Coat
- Both coats are the same color, the
bottom one has been digitally lightened to show detail better.
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#413
US CHAPLAIN'S FROCKCOAT
- Per
the 1861 US Army Regulations, a single breasted Officer's frockcoat made
in 19 ounce BLACK WOOL and having a black cotton lining. A deluxe
grade of 16 ounce wool and/ or a black polished cotton lining is
available at extra cost. By US Regulations the buttons are covered with
black cloth also. According to US Regulations, Chaplains did not
wear shoulder boards during this period.
In
1864, the Army Uniform Board enhanced the Chaplain's Frock coat with the addition
of "herringbone" braid in black across the chest at the buttons
and buttonholes. Please refer to photo at lower left. Note
that the buttons are still black. This coat was used by Army
Chaplains until 1880.
Made
in the USA!
The
US Army Regulations do not list shoulder boards being worn by Chaplains. Our frockcoats
have raw bottom skirt edges as per most originals. All coats shown here are
custom made. Because custom orders are not returnable, please go to the measurements
page and submit your measurements when you order.
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