Original U.S. Indian Wars Infantry Officer’s M1883 Sack Coat / Fatigue Blouse with 2nd Lieutenant Shoulder Boards - Rare German Decals There is some wear present

There is some wear present as well as light oxidation and fouling from the black powder cartridges used at the time

Radford remained on "make learn" status

it is very possible that it was fitted post production

economic and political commitment to post-war European recovery

The carbine bears an S marked over the chamber to indicate modification for the S-PATRONE cartridge introduced in 1903 (we do not recommend firing the S-cartridge in this carbine)

Original U.S. Indian Wars Infantry Officer’s M1883 Sack Coat / Fatigue Blouse with 2nd Lieutenant Shoulder Boards - Rare German Decals There is some wear presentOriginal Item: Only One Available. U. S. Army Issue Pattern 1887 Fatigue Blouse (AKA Sack Coat). Standard Issue to every U. S. Army Soldier during the late Indian Wars and Spanish American War, up through the transition to the Model 1902 Coat which was the 1887s Successor. These were intended to be a loose fitting garment for wear in the field, as opposed to a tailored parade uniform, these were utilitarian by design. The five button front still