Original U.S. Immediate Post-Civil War Era New York State Cavalry Shell Jacket Converted To Tailcoat Brown Bess Musket Parts - 11th Airborne Division Patch

- 11th Airborne Division Patch WITH Rocker- Presidential Unit Citation With 2 Clusters- Philippine Department Shoulder Sleeve Insignia- 759th Military Police Battalion Distinctive Unit Insignia: Approved on 2 October 1952

It does appear that this blunderbuss did at one point have a horizontal swivel mounting

this example has all "white metal" Nickel Alloy mounts

along with a few other manufacturers

12 January 1967 – 5 April 1971

Original U.S. Immediate Post-Civil War Era New York State Cavalry Shell Jacket Converted To Tailcoat Brown Bess Musket Parts - 11th Airborne Division PatchOriginal Item: Only One Available. Original Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of a late Civil War to Immediate Post War Cavalry Shell Jacket that was worn by a member of the New York State Cavalry. The shell jacket is interesting in the aspect that it was converted to a more eye catching tailcoat, more than likely for parade and ceremonial purposes. The shell jacket became regulation for the US army in 1833, replacing the