The M1885 Enlisted Dismounted Dress
Coat, is a Frock Coat. It comes with Branch of Service color trim. The
Branch of Service trim is on the Collar, Cuffs, Back Flaps, Epaulets, Belt
Loops and the piping on the edges. Coat has a belt loop on each side at
the waist. It has a corset jean body lining and black skirt lining.
It is the same specifications as
the M1872 foot style dress frock coats, except the collar is entirely solid
branch of service color, the belt loops have been dropped and the rear
pocket flap trim is full length. In 1885 the Infantry trim color was changed
to WHITE from the sky blue used previously.
In 1885, new Chevrons for the Dress
Coats were adopted by the Army uniform board. They were 1/2" gold lace
on a branch of service wool backer, as seen in the photo at the left. Patterned
from original specifications.
Heavy Artillery - Red Trim.
Hospital Steward - Emerald Green,
INCLUDES Hospital Steward Chevrons.
Infantry - Sky Blue Trim.
Ordnance - Crimson (Dark Wine) Trim.
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Infantry Sergeant
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Infantry Musician
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Back detail
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