A Civil War era U.S. Army field grade officer's frock coat by Brooks Brothers of New York
The double breasted frock coat of very dark blue wool with quilted front and lined in olive green polished cotton, the sleeves in white silk; collar with maker's label Brooks Bros/Broadway/New York; front with fourteen gilt brass eagle buttons backmarked Pettibone Mfg. Co./Cincinnati; shoulders with embroidered silver and gold thread colonel's insignia.
Condition: Excellent.
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Estimate:
US$ 1,200 - 1,800
£790 - 1,200
930 - 1,400
Category:
Arms and Armour
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