Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1885 Enlisted Infantry Men's Dress Uniform Chinese Militaria Parts of the 4th Cavalry

Parts of the 4th Cavalry Division had their first enemy contact in the village of Vise

This tunic was a private purchase with the following details:

but it is marked MP 43 / 1

The leather corner reinforcements show wear

Original U.S. Indian Wars Model 1885 Enlisted Infantry Men's Dress Uniform Chinese Militaria Parts of the 4th CavalryOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of the standard infantry enlisted dress jacket and trousers used from 1885 to 1902. The Model 1885 Enlisted Infantry Full Dress Coat is made of dark blue wool, with nine buttons sewn in a single column. Each button has the Arms of the United States on its face with the letter "I" for the Infantry in the middle of the shield on the eagle's chest. The cuff flaps, shoulder straps, collar and