Obtained directly from the Heritage Civil War Auction of 2009, a classic and historical artillery officer's frock coat worn by a young officer who saw hard fighting in the Petersburg Campaign. This is a choice example of a Civil War regulation artillery officer's coat that saw genuine service. The fine quality wool garment retains its original eagle "A" buttons (one missing on rear), with distinctively tailored sleeves ballooning at the elbows and narrowing dramatically at the cuffs. The high 1 1/2" tall collar is pleasingly lined in midnight blue velvet and the interior has the typical quilted, green polished cotton body lining and plain white cotton sleeve lining. The lining shows some fraying and there is a small tear at the collar. The coat is in very sound condition and shows its period use, with a few minor moth nips and one very small tear at one underarm and another at the back. There is also a repaired section at the back of the collar.

This historic garment was worn by 2nd Lieutenant Charles H. Boone, Battery H, 2nd Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery and is accompanied by a note penciled by the family and kept inside the coat's breast pocket giving Boone's history. It reads "Charles H. Boone / muster in Mar 7 63 / Discharged out Oct 4 64 / 2nd Lt. in Batt H / 2nd Pa Vol Heavy Art. / Recruited in Phila / DC Defenses till / 27 May 64-ordered / to join A of P-18AC / 2nd Bde 2 Div XVIIIAC / fought on 18 June 64-/ charge-&other combat / June-Aug 23 64-Lost / over half effective strength / 20 Sept 64-charge &/ repulse on Reb works behind / Ft. Harrison." The regiment was one of several heavy artillery units taken from the defenses of Washington for Grant's 1864 campaign and saw very hard fighting at Cold Harbor, the Wilderness, and throughout the siege of Petersburg, including the famed Mine Explosion. This coat has remained in two collections after emerging directly from the family nearly forty years ago. A fine and historic item with much character.

A unique shell jacket converted from a union artillery jacket to a Zouave shell jacket, definitely field made. There is a seam separation at the right shoulder and at the back of the jacket collar. All eagle shield buttons are present on the jacket collar and eagle shield cuff buttons on the sleeves. The rear pilows have been removed and replaced with a Zouave type seam, very nicely done. The artillery shell jacket piping has also been replaced with the same Zouave piping and the eagle shield buttons replaced with Zouave style buttons. The shell jacket has a manufacture stamp inside the right sleeve with two black dots indicating a Size 2 jacket. All indications is that the alterations were of the period including the sewing of the Zouave marks & symbols. A very unique Civil War uniform.

Offered is a 35-star Union flag (circa 1864) approximately measuring 8.5' X 5.5'. If only this flag could talk! Definite period use with your usual moth nips but also exhibits shell or round fragment wear. There are two period repairs to the flag and are pictured. The stars are aligned for preparation for the 36th star (state). What is most unusual is a tack hole half way down the flag's edge on left side for mounting onto a flagstaff. My wife is standing/kneeling next to the flag to illustrate the size comparison. For those of you who have inquired, she is not included in the purchase price. A great item of American history and seldom offered.

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Indian War period artilleryman trousers in mint condition. All buttons are present and the red piping is strong. A nice set to add to your Indian War or uniform collection. Priced right to sell.