Original U.S. Pre-WWI Named M1885 Artillery Uniform Coat with Marksman Badge & White Gloves - Sergeant William Parker German Field Equipment showing a lovely worn plum

showing a lovely worn plum patina on most of the metalwork

Specifications M1898/05/24:

Issued unnamed

Side stitch has split and the leather has dried and shrink somewhat

The device on top is marked:

Original U.S. Pre-WWI Named M1885 Artillery Uniform Coat with Marksman Badge & White Gloves - Sergeant William Parker German Field Equipment showing a lovely worn plumOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a phenomenal M1885 Uniform Coat named to a Sergeant William Parker of the Artillery. We havent been able to positively identify this soldier, but there is research work to be done. The jacket is in great condition with all 9 of its Federal eagle buttons retained. There are great Artillery Sergeants chevrons on both sleeves, and a worn Marksman Badge on the left breast. The interior of the coat is in good condition