Description:

The jacket has the name G. W. Simmons & Co. Boston., Mass. The frock coat has a nine ¾” button front with two 5/8” buttons on each cuff and two 3/4” buttons at the waist on the back, at the top of the pleats. All buttons are general service Eagle buttons. The jacket is primarily constructed of deep blue, indigo dyed, twill weave wool and it retains 18 of the 19 brass buttons,. Many photographs taken during the course of the war serve evidence to the fact that enlisted men wore nine button frock coats throughout the war. Company B of the 2nd Regiment of Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery was a unit in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment was organized in Philadelphia in 1862. BATTLE SERVICE: The regiment fought in the Siege of Petersburg, where it lost 465 men at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm. The regiment fought in the defense of Washington, north of the Potomac. The regiment was assigned to provost duty in Petersburg after the breakthrough on April 2, 1865. Captain Gates commanded Company B. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    Dimensions:
  • 34" length x 17.5" wide armpit to armpit
  • Condition:
  • Fair - Good Condition for it's age and use. The interior is in very good condition. There are some moth holes on the coat (see pics)

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March 17, 2025 5:00 PM EDT
Canandaigua, NY, US

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