Original U.S. Pre Civil War M1855 Federal Union Army Cavalry Dragoons Enlisted Man Shell Jacket with NCO Shoulder Boards German Mauser 98k K98 Medal «Za oboronu Leningrada» in

Medal «Za oboronu Leningrada» in Russian) was established on 22 December 1942 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR and awarded to all Soviet military and civilians who participated in the defense of Leningrad between 8 September 1941 and 27 January 1944

This example has serial number 1159 on the barrel and butt plate

but could also be laundry numbers

This rifle has definitely seen extensive service

and the grip is wood and excellently covered in hand stitched leather

Original U.S. Pre Civil War M1855 Federal Union Army Cavalry Dragoons Enlisted Man Shell Jacket with NCO Shoulder Boards German Mauser 98k K98 Medal «Za oboronu Leningrada» inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a well worn Union cavalry uniform jacket, also referred to as a shell jacket, in very good condition with a set of NCO shoulder boards. This type of jacket was worn by countless Federal horse soldiers before and during the Civil War. The only major issue is a large tear in the back seam due to loss of stitching, but thankfully this is only visible from the back. The shell jacket became regulation for the US