Original U.S. Immediate Post-Civil War Era New York State Cavalry Shell Jacket Converted To Tailcoat MILITARIA The underside of the case

The underside of the case lid shows an empty compartment with two wood slats at either side one of which has some sort of brass lock or catch

- Wood transit box that measures 40 x 6 x 3 inches

An antique

exactly like they are today

Original U.S. Immediate Post-Civil War Era New York State Cavalry Shell Jacket Converted To Tailcoat MILITARIA The underside of the caseOriginal 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